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OPM Issues Pay and Leave Guidance for Christmas Eve Holiday

By Ian SmithDecember 23, 2020 4:41 PM
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OPM has issued pay and leave guidance for the 2020 Christmas Eve holiday.

New Locality Pay Areas in 2021?

By Ralph R. SmithUpdated: December 23, 2020 1:43 PM
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The President’s Pay Agent has issued its report on locality pay areas for 2021.

Increasing Performance Value in Reduction-in-Force (RIF)

By Ralph R. SmithDecember 20, 2020 12:35 PM

Proposed regulations for a reduction-in-force would place more emphasis on quality of performance and less on length of service.

Will You Be Paid in the Event of a Shutdown?

By Ian SmithUpdated: December 18, 2020 7:14 PM
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The possibility of a government shutdown is on the table as Congress wrangles over funding bills.

Will OPM Approve My Disability Claim Without a Physician’s Statement?

By Scott SantarelliDecember 8, 2020 11:01 AM
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Although it’s not optimal, the author explains how it is possible to get a FERS Disability Retirement claim approved without a doctor’s statement.

Retirement Backlog Climbs Over 20k in November

By Ian SmithUpdated: December 8, 2020 5:20 AM
Line graph showing the progression of OPM's retirement backlog from October 2019 to November 2020

The retirement backlog at OPM edged slightly higher in November putting it over a milestone figure.

Cutting Federal Agency Costs for Union Activity

By Ralph R. SmithNovember 19, 2020 11:42 AM
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How much official time was used by federal employee unions in FY 2019? The latest report from OPM breaks it down.

New Retirement Claims at OPM Surge 33% Over Previous Month

By Ian SmithNovember 5, 2020 4:57 PM
Line graph showing the progression of OPM's retirement backlog from October 2019 to October 2020

The number of federal employees who submitted retirement applications rose sharply in October over the previous month.

OPM Guidance to Agencies on the “Schedule F-Bomb”

By Ralph R. SmithOctober 26, 2020 9:15 AM

OPM has issued guidance on placing federal employees into Schedule F and removing normal civil service procedures for hiring and firing.

A Detailed Look at 2021 FEHB Premiums

By Ian SmithOctober 21, 2020 7:12 AM

OPM has provided some detailed data regarding 2021 FEHB premiums to help in preparing for the 2020 Open Season.

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March 1, 2021

Fund Last % YTD
G Fund $16.5342 0.00% +0.16%
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