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Key Changes to Benefits Summarized

Published: February 1, 2012

OPM has issued the following summary of changes in federal benefits due to inflation adjustments, changes in interest rates and …More

Issues with Cybersecurity Workforce Raised

Published: January 25, 2012

Following is the summary of a recent GAO report on the federal cybersecurity workforce. Federal agencies have taken varied steps …More

Report Cites Issues with FECA

Published: January 18, 2012

Following are excerpts from a recent Congressional Research Service report that examined issues regarding the FECA injury compensation program that …More

Charge Card Misuse Found, Again

Published: January 11, 2012

In the latest of a long string of audits involving numerous agencies, an inspector general’s report on the IRS has …More

2012 Pay Rates Published

Published: January 5, 2012

Following is a memo from OPM announcing pay tables for 2012, which generally are the same as those for 2010 …More

Key Provisions of DoD Bill Explained

Published: December 22, 2011

Following is the explanatory statement from Congress of personnel provisions in the annual DoD authorization bill. TITLE XI–CIVILIAN PERSONNEL MATTERS …More

Contracting Out Policy Changes Examined

Published: December 14, 2011

Following are excerpts from a recent Congressional Research Service report on recent policy guidance from the Obama administration on the …More

Weather Dismissal Policies Revised

Published: December 7, 2011

Following are the newly revised policies governing emergency weather dismissal policies in the Washington, D.C. area that are commonly followed …More

Study Touts Benefits of Telework

Published: November 30, 2011

Following are excerpts from a recent MSPB of telework.   Efficient and effective mission accomplishment by organizations requires a foundation …More

Whistleblower Retaliation Remains a Concern

Published: November 23, 2011

Following are excerpts from an MSPB report comparing federal whistleblowing today versus a similar survey-based report in 1992. For more …More

White House Orders Cost-Cutting

Published: November 16, 2011

Following is a summary from the White House of the requirements of a new executive order requiring agencies to find …More

Following is an OPM fact sheet on benefit considerations for the open season.

Published: November 9, 2011

Open Season is the time of year when you have the opportunity to make decisions about your benefits under the …More

OPM Repeats Restrictive Rules on 3Rs

Published: November 2, 2011

OPM recently issued this summary of restrictions on use of the so-called 3Rs—recruitment, relocation and retention incentive payments—which have grown …More

Leadership, Other Skills Issues at DoD Examined

Published: October 26, 2011

Following is a summary of a recent GAO report examining the Pentagon’s efforts to assess the skills of its workforce, …More

OPM’s Views on FECA Reform

Published: October 19, 2011

Following is the testimony of OPM deputy director Christine M. Griffin before a Senate committee examining various proposals to reform …More

MSPB Warns Against Repeating Downsizing Mistakes

Published: October 12, 2011

Following is an article from a recent MSPB publication warning against repeating the same mistakes the last time the government …More

CPI Options Examined

Published: October 5, 2011

Following is an excerpt from a recent Congressional Research Service report examining the way inflation is measured for purposes of …More

Report Finds Improper Annuity Payments

Published: September 28, 2011

Following is the executive summary of a recent report from OPM’s inspector general finding that OPM improperly paid $120 million …More

New Standards Set on Contracting Out

Published: September 21, 2011

Following is a summary of new policies taking effect October 12 on several aspects of contracting-out policy. SUMMARY The Office …More

OPM States Views on Postal Plans

Published: September 14, 2011

Following are excerpts from the testimony of OPM director John Berry before a Senate hearing examining the postal financial crisis …More

Use of Incentive Payments Increases

Published: September 7, 2011

Following is a summary of an OPM report on use of recruitment, retention, and relocation incentive payments, the so-called 3Rs, …More

Annual Leave Policies Updated

Published: August 31, 2011

OPM has issued the following updated fact sheets on annual leave and advancement of annual leave. Annual Leave (General Information) …More

Executive Order on Promoting Diversity Issued

Published: August 24, 2011

Following is the text of the August 18 executive order on promoting diversity and inclusion in the federal workforce. By …More

FLTCIP Premium Increase, Benefits Examined

Published: August 17, 2011

Following are portions of a new GAO report examining the premium increases and changes in benefits in the Federal Long …More

Overhaul of Developmental Programs Proposed

Published: August 10, 2011

OPM published in the August 2 Federal Register rules to carry out a presidential order of last December overhauling career …More

Shutdown Furlough Guidance Updated

Published: August 3, 2011

OPM recently updated its guidance on what happens to federal employees when their agencies are forced to partially shut down …More

Few Savings Expected in Property Closures

Published: July 27, 2011

Following is a letter from the Congressional Budget Office to the head of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, …More

Progress for Women in Workplace Assessed

Published: July 20, 2011

Following is the summary of a recent MSPB report on women’s employment in the federal government. In its 1992 report …More

Guidance Issued on Weather Emergencies

Published: July 13, 2011

OPM recently issued this guidance to agencies on potential weather emergencies due to hurricanes. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration …More

Transgender Policy Issued

Published: July 7, 2011

OPM has issued the following policy regarding employment of transgender individuals in the federal workplace Policy and Purposes It is …More

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