OPM’s Retirement Backlog Surges in January
OPM saw a massive spike in the number of outstanding retirement claims as evidenced by its latest retirement processing status report.
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Portion of OPM Website Goes Down: Retiree Information Exposed Says Reader
A portion of the OPM website used by federal retirees was compromised for a short time on Monday, January 12. The glitch apparently exposed some retiree information to unauthorized users. The site is up and running again normally today.
OPM Reduces Retirement Backlog to Close Out 2014
The Office of Personnel Management has released its latest monthly retirement processing status report. The figures show that OPM was able to reduce the outstanding backlog by 17%.
OPM Announces Nominations for Presidential Rank Awards
OPM has announced the call for nominations for the FY 2015 Presidential Rank Awards (PRA) program.
Change in Leave Policy for Government Closure in Washington Metro Area
There is a change to the procedures for the closing of federal offices in the Washington, DC area. Providing an excused absence for employees on pre-approved leave will no longer be automatic.
Annuity Statement Now Available Online: Can You Find It?
The information for federal annuity payments is now available from the OPM website. Here is how to actually find the information you may be seeking about next year’s annuity payment.
Here’s How You’ll Get Paid for the Extra Christmas Holiday
The Office of Personnel Management has issued guidance for agency heads about how to go about giving federal workers the extra paid holiday at Christmas that was recently granted via executive order by President Obama.
OPM Issues Proposed Rules on ‘Self Plus One’ Option
OPM is issuing a proposed rule to amend the Federal Employees Health Benefits program to add an optional enrollment type called “self plus one.”
Federal Employees Encouraged to Get Flu Shots
It’s flu season, and the Office of Personnel Management wants to make sure you get your flu shot this year.
OPM Proposes Extending Life Insurance to Children of Same Sex Couples
OPM is proposing a rule that would extend life insurance coverage to the children of same-sex couples who work for the federal government.
