A New Tool for the Annuity Supplement
The author says that OPM should develop software to aid in calculating the FERS annuity supplement.
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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.
Former VA and OPM Employee Convicted of Fraud
A jury has convicted a former employee who worked for both the VA and OPM of theft and fraud.
Draining the Swamp: Restricting Funding of Union Activity
OPM has issued instructions to agencies on when to implement restrictions on funding of federal employees working for a union.
Creating Path for Restructuring Federal Government
Legislation has been introduced to create a path for implementing a plan to restructure or reorganize portions of the federal government.
