Participation in Benefits Programs Varies
Following are excerpts from a recent OPM report that describe participation rates in major federal employee benefits programs. Flexible Spending …More
Issue Briefs
Enter your email to subscribe free!Family Leave Eligibility Varies by Situation
Following is an interpretation from the Labor Department regarding eligibility to take Family and Medical Leave Act leave for purposes …More
Guidance Issued on Category Rating
OPM has issued the following guidance on the use of category rating, which under a recent administration initiative is to …More
Enacted, Proposed FEHB Changes Examined
Following are portions of a Congressional Research Service report examining the effects of recently enacted laws on the FEHB program …More
Domestic Partners Memos Detail Changes
Following are the new Presidential memo and follow-up guidance from OPM on domestic partner benefits. MEMORANDUM FOR THE HEADS OF …More
CRS Reviews Building Security
Following is a recent Congressional Research Service report on federal building security measures. Summary The security of federal government buildings …More
Contracting Guidance Raises Issues
Following is a recent Congressional Research Service report outlining issues raised by the Obama administration’s announcement of its intent to …More
Memo Outlines Hiring Reforms
Following is the text of the recent presidential memo on reforming federal hiring practices. MEMORANDUM FOR THE HEADS OF EXECUTIVE …More
Guidance Issued on NSPS Transition
Following is guidance recently issued on several aspects of the transition between NSPS and other personnel systems at DoD for …More
DoD Acquisition Workforce Revisions Advance
Following is a summary of provisions in a bill that recently passed the House to improve DoD acquisition that involve …More
Reservist Differential is Real, Agencies Told
Following is a recent memo from OPM to agencies regarding a pay differential available for federal employees who are mobilized …More
DoD Issues Policies on NSPS Pay Issues
Following is a portion of recent policy guidance from DoD regarding pay retention for employees transitioning out of the NSPS …More
Call Letter Outlines Priorities
Following are the key portions of the recent call letter to insurance companies from OPM for the 2011 FEHB plan …More
OPM Sets Long-Term Plan
Following are highlights from a strategic plan OPM has issued. STRATEGIC GOAL: Help agencies recruit and hire the most talented …More
OPM Outlines Priorities
Following is OPM director John Berry’s testimony at a budget hearing before a Senate committee outlining his plans for the …More
