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The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) has announced a new system that collects information about individuals who submit public comments on OPM documents published in the Federal Register. This system, known as "OPM/Internal—29, Federal Register Comments," will store and manage comments and any personal information provided by the commenter. Public comments can be submitted via Regulations.gov, and these records are maintained in the Federal Docket Management System. OPM is committed to safeguarding this information and has detailed specific procedures for accessing and contesting records.

The Office of Personnel Management (OPM), Retirement Services is inviting comments from the public and other federal agencies on the reinstatement of an expired information collection request known as the Alternative Annuity Election, RI 20-80. This form is for individuals to choose between receiving a reduced annuity plus a lump sum or an unreduced annuity alone. Comments can be submitted until June 16, 2025, through the Federal Rulemaking Portal. The OPM highlights a desire for feedback on the necessity, accuracy, and potential burden of this information collection.

The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) has issued an interim final rule that allows current and former Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) employees to appeal the recoupment of awards, bonuses, or relocation expenses. This regulation, which stems from the Department of Veterans Affairs Accountability and Whistleblower Protection Act of 2017, establishes procedures for these appeals to be made to the Director of OPM if the VA requires repayment, possibly due to misconduct or errors in payment authorization. OPM's review is limited to ensuring the VA followed its recoupment policies and relevant legal procedures, without evaluating the underlying disciplinary actions. The rule aims to provide clarity and fairness in the appeal process and is open for public comment until March 17, 2025.

The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) is inviting the public and other Federal agencies to comment on a revised information collection request for USAJOBS, which is the Federal Government's primary platform for job and employment information. Comments will be accepted until March 29, 2021. The OPM is seeking feedback to evaluate the necessity of the information collection, its accuracy, and ways to lessen the burden on respondents, including the use of technology for electronic submissions. This notice serves to provide an additional 30-day period for public comments.

The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) is planning to request approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for continuing to use their Customer Satisfaction Surveys, which help assess the performance of federal agencies. These surveys are crucial for collecting feedback from the public and are mostly conducted electronically. The aim is to improve agency services and gauge customer satisfaction by using standard and customized survey questions. The public is invited to comment on the necessity, burden estimate, and feedback collection methods of these surveys until April 26, 2021.

The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) has established a new rule about how federal agencies should use and report different types of administrative leave, known as administrative leave, investigative leave, and notice leave, as guided by the Administrative Leave Act of 2016. This rule, effective January 2025, sets guidelines on when and how these types of leave can be used, aiming to ensure they are granted responsibly and consistently across agencies. It requires careful recording and reporting of these leaves and includes guidance to help agencies maintain proper records, track leave usage effectively, and make informed decisions. The rule also emphasizes the need for agencies to act swiftly when investigating employee conduct, helping to manage costs and improve transparency.

The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) issued a final rule to include Saratoga County, New York, in the Jefferson, NY, nonappropriated fund (NAF) Federal Wage System (FWS) wage area. This change is due to one employee working in Saratoga County and aims to address the employee's pay-setting considerations. The rule is set to take effect on January 13, 2025, and OPM anticipates minimal economic impact given the small number of employees affected. The regulation was subject to review and found to have no significant economic or federalism impact and does not impose additional record-keeping requirements.

The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) is inviting the public and federal agencies to comment on a revised information collection request related to the Representative Payee Application (RI 20-7) and Information for a Competency Determination (RI 30-3). These forms are used by the Retirement Services division to assess whether individuals can manage their retirement funds. The public has until February 22, 2021, to submit comments, particularly on the necessity and methodology of the data collection process. The goal is to ensure the information provided is useful and to minimize the burden on respondents.

The Office of Personnel Management has announced a virtual meeting of the Federal Prevailing Rate Advisory Committee scheduled for January 9, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. (ET). This committee, which includes representatives from labor unions and federal agencies, reviews and advises on prevailing wage rates for federal employees. Members of the public can attend this meeting by registering through email by January 7, 2025. The meeting will cover topics related to federal wage systems, and participants can listen to the discussion through audio teleconference.

The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) plans to submit a request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for a review of its Leadership Assessment Surveys. These surveys include the OPM Leadership 360™, Leadership Potential Assessment, OPM Personality Assessment for Leaders, Leadership for Engagement Survey, Leadership for Inclusion Survey, and the DEIA Pulse Survey. The purpose of these surveys is to gather information on leadership effectiveness and performance within federal agencies. The public can submit comments on this proposal until February 3, 2025.