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
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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
