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The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) issued a final rule to change how Federal Wage System (FWS) wage area boundaries are defined, making them more similar to those used for General Schedule (GS) locality pay areas. This rule, effective October 1, 2025, and impacting about 10% of FWS employees, aims to address pay disparities by reducing the number of FWS wage areas and aligning them more closely with GS locality pay areas. It is based on recommendations from the Federal Prevailing Rate Advisory Committee (FPRAC) and is expected to result in pay increases for some workers while others may see little change or enter pay retention due to the restructuring.

The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) has issued a final rule to update how the federal government assesses the suitability and fitness of individuals for civil service positions. This rule establishes new standards and procedures for evaluating federal employees, contractors, and non-appropriated fund positions, including a shift to continuous vetting to ensure ongoing eligibility. It aims to streamline and standardize vetting processes across various federal roles, ensuring that workforce integrity and efficiency are maintained. The rule also clarifies criteria for determining unsuitable or unfit behavior, but with caution to respect individual rights under existing laws.

The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) plans to ask the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to review their request for continuing approval of Organizational Surveys, which gather data on Federal agency and program performance, climate, and leadership. The surveys include various types like Federal Employee Viewpoint Surveys, Exit Surveys, and New Leaders Onboarding Assessments. Public comments are invited on aspects like the necessity and public burden of these surveys. The request pertains to a collection that covers about 78,780 respondents with an average completion time of about 10.62 minutes each.

The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) has announced the creation of a new records system called "OPM/Central-23 FEHB Program Enrollment Records." This system will gather and maintain information about people enrolled in the Federal Employees Health Benefits (FEHB) Program and their family members. The records will be used to manage various processes like verifying eligibility and enrollment, handling premiums, and evaluating the effectiveness of the FEHB Program. The new system is set to improve transparency and help OPM respond better to inquiries under the Privacy Act of 1974.

The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) is inviting the public and other federal agencies to comment on a revised information collection request, referred to as RI 30-9, regarding the reinstatement of a disability annuity that was previously terminated because of the recipient's restoration to earning capacity. Comments will be accepted until February 22, 2021. The OPM is particularly interested in feedback on whether the information collection is necessary, its accuracy, the quality and clarity of the information, and ways to minimize the burden on respondents.

The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) is inviting comments from the public and federal agencies regarding the renewal of a previously expired information collection request titled "Evidence to Prove Dependency of a Child, RI 25-37." This request is used to gather information to determine whether a child of a deceased federal employee or annuitant qualifies to receive benefits. The deadline for submitting comments is May 27, 2025. The OPM is interested in feedback on the necessity, accuracy, quality, and burden of the information collection process.

The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) is seeking public comments on the reinstatement of an expired information collection related to the Financial Resources Questionnaire and Notice of Amount Due Because of Annuity Overpayment. These forms collect detailed financial information from individuals to help OPM decide on waivers, compromises, or adjustments related to overpayments and underpayments of retirement benefits, life insurance, and health insurance premiums. The agency highly encourages comments to ensure the collection serves its purpose effectively and minimizes the burden on respondents. Comments can be submitted via the Federal Rulemaking Portal by May 27, 2025.

The Office of Personnel Management (OPM), Retirement Services has announced an opportunity for the public and other federal agencies to provide feedback on the reinstatement of a previously expired information collection request, titled Request for Change to Unreduced Annuity, RI 20-120. This form helps retired federal employees adjust their benefits following the end of a marriage, allowing them to change to an unreduced annuity. OPM is seeking comments on various aspects of this information collection, including its necessity, effectiveness, and the burden it may impose on respondents. Feedback will be accepted until February 18, 2025, via the Federal Rulemaking Portal.

The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) released a notice about specific appointing authorities for one agency, applicable from November 1 to November 30, 2020. These appointing authorities are not included in the Code of Federal Regulations but are published monthly in the Federal Register. During this period, there were no new Schedule A or B appointing authorities, but new Schedule C authorities were approved, with none revoked. This information is available for public viewing on the OPM website and the Federal Register.

The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) announced a notice about special hiring authorities that were created or canceled for specific government agencies in June 2020. These authorities, known as Schedule A, B, and C, allow for the appointment of employees without going through the traditional federal hiring process. In June 2020, no new Schedule A or B authorities were reported. However, some Schedule C authorities were approved and others were revoked. This information is published every month and also included in an annual report.