OPM Issues Final Rule in Response to Schedule F
OPM has finalized a rule to implement a prohibition against a future president being able to reclassify federal employees and remove their civil service protection.
OPM
Stay updated with the latest OPM updates, including new OPM guidance, federal workforce policies, hiring and staffing rules, telework and workplace regulations, and major actions affecting federal employees and agencies. Get the latest news on OPM regulations, HR policy changes, pay and benefits guidance, retirement‑related updates, and government‑wide initiatives shaping federal workforce management. Find clear summaries and analysis to help federal employees, HR professionals, and agency leaders understand how OPM decisions impact the federal workplace.
Conditionally Approved List of Postal Service Health Benefits Program Carriers Released
A listing of conditionally approved Postal Service Health Benefits Program carriers is now available.
OPM Retirement Backlog Cut 6% in February
More retirement claims were processed in February which helped reduce the OPM retirement backlog.
Renewed Effort to Provide Lifetime ID Theft Protection to OPM Data Breach Victims
Legislation has been reintroduced to provide lifetime ID theft protection to victims of the 2015 OPM data breaches.
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.
Was His FERS Annuity Lost Due to Forged Signature?
A retired USPS employee tried to win a FERS annuity from OPM, claiming his ex-wife had forged his signature on a crucial document that led to denial of the annuity.
How Many Federal Employees Retired in 2023?
Retirement data from OPM offer a glimpse into how many federal employees have retired in recent years.
OPM Retirement Backlog Drops to New 2023 Low
After growing by 5% in October, the OPM retirement backlog reversed course and dropped to a new low for the year.
IG: OPM Still Has Work to Do to Improve Retirement Applications Process
A recent IG report offers suggestions on ways OPM can improve its retirement applications process for federal employees.
2024 Locality Pay Areas: Why Federal Employees are Confused
The 2024 locality pay areas have been finalized, but it has led to confusion among impacted employees. Here is an explanation.
