Agency News
Over 3k OPM Employees to Move to DoD
Over 3,000 employees at OPM were notified they will be moving over to DoD as part of the transition of how the government handles background investigations.
OPM
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Human Resources
OPM Suggests Teleworking to Beat the Summer Heat
The Washington, DC area is under a heat advisory, and OPM is reminding agencies of workplace flexibilities to help employees beat the heat.
Pay & Benefits
OPM Issues New Guidance for Bonuses in FY 2020
OPM issued two memos with guidance on bonuses and performance standards in the upcoming fiscal year.
Human Resources
OPM Asks FLRA for Decision on Letting Folks Quit the Union Quickly
OPM has asked FLRA to issue guidance on precedent for revoking federal employees' union dues assignments. Interested persons can comment on the situation.
Pay & Benefits
Norton Continues Push for Lifetime ID Theft Protection
One Congresswoman has been continuing efforts for several years now to give free lifetime identity theft protection to OPM data breach victims.
Pay & Benefits
Defense Spending Bill Passes House with Provisions for Federal Employees
The House passed a defense spending bill that contains some provisions that would impact federal employees.
Human Resources
Background Investigations Are Moving From OPM To DoD – What Happens Next Will Make Or Break Them
The author says there are some important best practices that should be followed in moving background investigations to DoD.
Retirement
OPM’s Retirement Backlog Grows 7% in June
Thanks to the smallest number of claims processed in a month so far this year, the retirement backlog at OPM grew in June.
Agency News
DoD Expected to Take Over Background Checks in October
DoD is expected to take over responsibility for conducting background investigations starting FY 2020.
Court Cases
Court Decision Gives New Life to Unions’ Lawsuit on OPM Data Breaches
A new court decision has allowed a lawsuit against OPM over the two data breaches at the agency to proceed.