OPM Retirement Backlog Falls for Second Straight Month
The OPM retirement backlog has declined for two months in a row and is nearing its low point from earlier this year.
Backlog
Stay updated on the size and status of the OPM retirement backlog, including monthly processing statistics, trends in new retirement claims, and the impact delays can have on recently retired federal employees. Explore analysis of OPM reports, seasonal surges, digital application processing, and policy changes that influence how quickly retirement claims are completed. Find clear explanations and timely updates to help federal retirees understand what the backlog means for interim payments, final annuity calculations, and overall retirement planning.
OPM Retirement Backlog Drops 4% in August
After climbing for two months in a row, the OPM retirement backlog reversed course in August.
OPM Retirement Backlog Grows Again in July
The OPM retirement backlog has increased for two months in a row.
OPM Retirement Backlog Spikes 9% in June
The OPM retirement grew in June, backtracking on its progress from the previous months.
OPM Retirement Backlog Drops to 8 Year Low
The OPM retirement backlog has fallen to a level not seen since 2016.
OPM Retirement Backlog Continues to Decline in April
The OPM retirement backlog has been on a steady decline so far in 2024.
OPM Retirement Backlog Slashed by 14% in March
The OPM retirement backlog fell to its lowest level since last fall at the end of March 2024.
OPM Retirement Backlog Cut 6% in February
More retirement claims were processed in February which helped reduce the OPM retirement backlog.
OPM Retirement Backlog Surges 46% to Start 2024
The end-of-year spike in the number of federal employees retiring caused the OPM retirement backlog to rise sharply.
How Many Federal Employees Retired in 2023?
Retirement data from OPM offer a glimpse into how many federal employees have retired in recent years.
