Pay & Benefits
A Shrinking Annuity Payment for Some Former Feds
OPM asked its IG not to publish a report about a decision the agency made that raised annuity payments for some retired federal employees. Here's what happened.
OPM
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Retirement
OPM’s Retirement Backlog Tops 20k in January
The annual influx of end of year retirement applications caused OPM's retirement backlog to surge 41% in January.
Pay & Benefits
OPM Seeking More Cost Controls for Federal Employee Health Insurance
OPM has issued its annual letter to health insurance carriers under the FEHB. OPM is emphasizing reducing costs and improving efficiency in 2019.
Pay & Benefits
OPM Explains How Your Pay Will Be Handled After the Shutdown
OPM has issued a memo detailing how pay will be handled for federal employees directly impacted by the government shutdown.
Agency News
You Won’t Be Able to Get HR Advice from OPM During a Shutdown
OPM outlines in its shutdown contingency plan which portions of the agency would be impacted by a funding lapse.
Human Resources
Happy Anniversary to Federal Civil Servants
On January 16, 1883, the Civil Service Commission was created. Federal employment has changed but the bureaucracy and much of the original philosophy still exist.
Agency News
Senator Concerned About Possible ‘Burrowing In’ Situation Involving CFPB Deputy Director
Senator Ron Johnson (R-WI) has expressed concerns about the appointment of the CFPB Deputy Director to her permanent career position.
Retirement
OPM’s Retirement Backlog: Preparing for the Storm
OPM made a 25% reduction to its retirement claims backlog in December, just in time to deal with a likely onslaught of new applications.
Agency News
Senator Subpoenas OPM Over Providing Insurance Benefits to Lawmakers
Senator Ron Johnson (R-WI) has subpoenaed OPM over the agency's failure to explain why it is subsidizing health insurance for lawmakers.
Retirement
Despite Fewer Claims Received, OPM Retirement Backlog Grows 2.3%
The backlog of retirement applications at OPM grew in November despite far fewer new applications being received.