Key Changes to Benefits Summarized
OPM has issued the following summary of changes in federal benefits due to inflation adjustments, changes in interest rates and …More
Issue Briefs
Sign up Now! Free eNewslettersIssues with Cybersecurity Workforce Raised
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
Following is an article from a recent MSPB publication warning against repeating the same mistakes the last time the government …More
CPI Options Examined
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
OPM recently issued this guidance to agencies on potential weather emergencies due to hurricanes. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration …More
Transgender Policy Issued
OPM has issued the following policy regarding employment of transgender individuals in the federal workplace Policy and Purposes It is …More
