Agency News
OPM General Counsel Will Continue as MSPB Chairman
The new OPM General Counsel will work concurrently at OPM and MSPB.
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.
Human Resources
Reforming the Federal Bureaucracy
A new report highlights problems in running an efficient federal government. Some of its proposed changes would directly impact federal employees' pay and benefits.
Retirement
Should Retirees with FEHB Enroll in Medicare Part D?
Retired federal employees may wonder if they should enroll in Medicare Part D with FEHB benefits. Here is an overview of how the two work together.
Pay & Benefits
How Pay and Retirement Benefits are Impacted by a Partial Shutdown
How would a partial government shutdown impact the pay of current and retired federal employees?
Retirement
IG Labels CSRS Improper Payments ‘High-Risk’
A recent OPM Inspector General's report said that improper payments made under federal employee retirement systems represent a "high risk."
Retirement
Despite More New Claims Than Usual, Retirement Backlog Drops in November
Despite a higher number of new claims in the month than usual, OPM made a modest reduction in November's retirement backlog.
Pay & Benefits
OPM Addresses How Pay Will Work for Tomorrow’s Holiday
OPM has provided detailed guidance on pay and leave for the upcoming holiday honoring former President George H.W. Bush.
Human Resources
OPM Can Help Agencies With Performance Evaluation, But OPM Is Not The Problem
A recent GAO report highlighted shortcomings in OPM's performance management practices, but the author says the report doesn't go far enough.
Retirement
OPM IG Provides Update on Retirement Claims Backlog
OPM's Inspector General said that while the agency appears to have met a part of its goal on the retirement backlog, it has some more work to do.
Human Resources
Telework is the Focus of New Dismissal and Closure Procedures
OPM recently updated its governmentwide closure and dismissal policies which include a new type of weather related leave and strong emphasis on telework.