Federal Employees Retiring in February Down 20% from a Year Ago
Although the total retirement backlog is still high, the number of federal employees who retired last month was sharply lower than in recent years.
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.
Retirement Backlog Surges by 37% in January
OPM’s retirement backlog hit a new high to close out January.
Fewest Federal Employees Retired in 2020 Than in Last 6 Years
How many federal employees put in their retirement papers in 2020?
Retirement Backlog Climbs Over 20k in November
The retirement backlog at OPM edged slightly higher in November putting it over a milestone figure.
New Retirement Claims at OPM Surge 33% Over Previous Month
The number of federal employees who submitted retirement applications rose sharply in October over the previous month.
OPM’s Retirement Backlog Remains Relatively Unchanged in September
OPM’s retirement backlog saw little change during September.
Retirement Backlog Up, But Case Processing Time Down in August
OPM’s retirement backlog grew in August but the average processing time improved considerably.
Average Monthly Retirement Case Processing Time Jumps 17% in July
OPM’s retirement backlog had only a small increase in July despite a much slower average claims processing time.
4% Drop in OPM’s Retirement Backlog in June
Despite slower average processing times, OPM has continued to make modest gains in reducing its retirement backlog.
OPM’s Retirement Backlog Hits New Low for the Year
Despite a slower average processing time, OPM was able to bring the retirement backlog down to its lowest level of the year at the end of May.
