Agency News
Abolish OPM? What The Administration’s Proposal Would Do
What does the administration's proposal for agency reorganization mean for OPM? The author provides an analysis.
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.
Agency News
Proposal to Revamp OPM, Labor and Education Department
A White House proposal would substantially change OPM, move it under the EOP and merge the Departments of Education and Labor.
Federal Workforce News
Woman Guilty of Exploiting Federal Employee Data from OPM Breaches
A Maryland woman has pleaded guilty to exploiting personal data of current and former federal employees stolen in the OPM data breaches.
Pay & Benefits
Senators Object to Proposed Benefits Cuts
A group of Senators have voiced their opposition to OPM's proposed benefits cuts for federal workers.
Human Resources
OPM Says Government is Open on June 12
OPM said it's business as usual in Washington despite the Capitals parade, but that agencies are encouraged to give federal employees administrative leave.
Retirement
OPM’s Retirement Backlog Sees Slight Increase in May
How did OPM's retirement backlog fare in May? Here are the numbers.
Pay & Benefits
FEDVIP Coming Soon for Military Families
OPM is reminding military families that they will need to participate in the federal benefits open season this year for FEDVIP dental and vision coverage.
Pay & Benefits
House Committee Hearing Addresses Proposed Benefits Cuts
A hearing held by a House Committee yesterday addressed recent proposals to cut federal employees' retirement benefits.
Pay & Benefits
Legislation Reintroduced to Provide Free Lifetime ID Theft Protection for OPM Data Breaches
Legislation that would provide free lifetime identity theft protection to victims of OPM's data breaches has been reintroduced in the House.
Pay & Benefits
The Cost of the Proposed Benefits Cuts
The author says that recent proposals will end up reducing federal employees' benefits by more than the value of the TSP's F, S and I Funds combined.