Tag: OPM
Bill Would Restore ALJs to Competitive Service
Recently introduced legislation would overturn one of President Trump’s executive orders and restore ALJs to the competitive service process.
Federal Benefits Open Season Coming This Fall
The annual open season for selecting your 2019 federal benefits will take place this fall. This is some important initial information for you to know.
Despite More Incoming Claims, OPM Manages to Reduce Retirement Backlog in August
OPM’s retirement backlog saw a noticeable improvement in August versus July despite more incoming claims.
A New Tool for the Annuity Supplement
The author says that OPM should develop software to aid in calculating the FERS annuity supplement.
OPM Rescinds Guidance on Labor Relations Executive Orders
OPM has issued revised guidance for agencies as a result of a judge’s recent decision to invalidate significant portions of labor relations executive orders.
OPM and GAO Fight Over Tables of Penalties
A GAO report says that federal agencies could make wider use of tables of penalties for workplace discipline, but OPM disagrees.
Removing a Family Member from the FEHB
When can a family member be removed from some FEHB plans? Here is OPM’s explanation.
Report Suggests Improvements for Handling Federal Employee Misconduct
GAO takes a look at federal employee misconduct and ways agencies can improve how they handle it.
OPM Encourages Use of Workplace Flexibilities During Upcoming Metro Work
OPM is encouraging the use of workplace flexibilities for an upcoming Metro construction project.
Retirement Backlog Grows for Third Month in a Row
OPM’s backlog of retirement claims has been on a slow upward trend so far this summer.
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