Skip to content
  • FS
  • Retirement
  • Pay & Benefits
  • HR
  • Agency News
  • Topics
    • TSP News
    • OPM Updates
    • Workforce News
    • Court Cases
    • Leadership
    • Q&A
  • Authors
FedSmith.com

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.

Federal Employees Should Double Check These Items Before Retiring

FedSmith.com author Dallen HawsBy Dallen HawsSep 18, 2020 1:19 PM Categories Retirement Leave a comment
Illustration of a checklist labeled 'retirement plan'

Checking the details of your federal retirement benefits can ensure a smoother process before your last day. These are some items to look for.

Presidential Transition Notebook: Take Dismantling OPM Off the Table

By Jeff NealSep 11, 2020 10:52 AM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment

The author shares his analysis of proposed recommendations for reforming the Office of Personnel Management under a new administration.

FEVS Coming September 14

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithSep 9, 2020 5:42 PM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment
Illustration of a large clipboard with checkboxes on it with a 3D employee/businessperson standing next to it holding a briefcase

After some delays, the 2020 Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey finally has a set launch date.

Retirement Backlog Up, But Case Processing Time Down in August

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithSep 4, 2020 4:52 PM Categories Retirement Leave a comment

OPM’s retirement backlog grew in August but the average processing time improved considerably.

OPM: Coronavirus Won’t Delay Open Season

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithSep 1, 2020 3:44 PM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment

OPM said that this year’s Open Season will take place as scheduled despite the coronavirus.

Largest Number of Feds Making $200,000+ Per Year

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithAug 18, 2020 12:44 PM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment
5 vertical stacks of coins on a wooden surface growing in height as they go from left to right with the word 'salary' written on a small chalkboard sign behind the stacks

Which agencies have the most employees making more than $200,000? Which agencies have the highest average employee salary?

Additional Dental and Vision Carriers Coming in 2021

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithAug 12, 2020 1:44 PM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment
Dental patient form on a blue surface with toothbrush, floss, dental cleaning instruments, a model of a tooth and eyeglasses

OPM has announced additional dental and vision carriers for the FEDVIP program beginning in 2021.

OPM Releases Supplementary Materials for Upcoming Paid Parental Leave Benefit

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithAug 11, 2020 12:39 PM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment

OPM has released some additional guidance documents about the new paid parental leave benefit.

FERS Disability Retirement: Am I Entitled to Severance Pay?

By Scott SantarelliAug 10, 2020 9:44 AM Categories Retirement Leave a comment

Are you entitled to severance pay if you are terminated from your federal job for medical reasons?

Under What Circumstances Will Federal Employees Be Entitled to Paid Parental Leave?

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithAug 7, 2020 3:25 PM | Updated: Aug 10, 2020 7:35 AM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment

The Office of Personnel Management is issuing an interim final rule stipulating how the new paid parental leave benefit can be used by federal employees.

Older posts
Newer posts
← Previous Page1 … Page30 Page31 Page32 Page33 Page34 Page35 Page36 … Page95 Next →

Free Email Lists

Subscribe to our free email list to get our news updates in your inbox.

Use a personal email if possible (i.e. Gmail); some agencies restrict emails from lists
Choose Lists:

Daily TSP Performance

April 14, 2026

Fund Last % YTD
G Fund $19.8250 +0.01% +1.21%
F Fund $21.0563 +0.26% +0.84%
C Fund $111.8484 +1.18% +2.13%
S Fund $106.0976 +1.00% +5.67%
I Fund $61.3477 +1.06% +10.55%
L Income $29.9595 +0.33% +2.45%
L 2030 $60.1943 +0.64% +3.61%
L 2035 $18.4028 +0.76% +4.09%
L 2040 $70.7241 +0.82% +4.33%
L 2045 $19.6080 +0.88% +4.54%
L 2050 $43.5253 +0.93% +4.75%
L 2055 $22.6049 +1.11% +5.49%
L 2060 $22.6023 +1.11% +5.49%
L 2065 $22.5996 +1.11% +5.49%
L 2070 $13.3944 +1.11% +5.49%
L 2075 $11.7001 +1.11% +5.49%
Get detailed TSP data at TSPDataCenter.com

Archives

Popular Tags

AFGE Annuity Backlog Bargaining Budget COLA COVID CSRS Data Breach Donald Trump Election Employee Relations Executive Order FedSmith Polls FEGLI FEHB FERS FLRA FRTIB GAO General Schedule Government Shutdown Hatch Act Hiring Holidays Inflation Insurance IRA IRS Labor Relations Locality Pay Medicare MSPB Official Time OPM Pay Raise Postal Service Proposed Legislation Roth Social Security Taxes Telework Travel TSP Unions VA Vaccinations

FedSmith.com is a certified Ezoic Premium publisher
© 2026 FedSmith Inc. All rights reserved.
  • About
  • Write for Us
  • Resources
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of Use