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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) and the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI) announced a Federal Personnel Vetting Core Doctrine to reform the process of vetting government employees. This document lays out the principles and priorities for evaluating the trustworthiness of federal workers, aiming to improve efficiency and promote mobility within the government workforce. The policy focuses on using risk management, data-driven improvements, and transparency to ensure fair and consistent vetting processes. The doctrine aligns with executive orders and will serve as a guide for government-wide and agency-specific policies.

The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) is requesting public comments on a revised information collection, known as Form RI 38-128. This form allows retirees to sign up for either Direct Deposit or Direct Express, which is a one-time decision when they start receiving payments. The comment period is open until March 1, 2021. OPM is seeking feedback to ensure the collection process is necessary and efficient, and to minimize any burden on those who respond.

The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) is seeking public comments on a new plan to collect feedback about its services. This effort aims to improve customer experiences by gathering voluntary input from users through various methods like surveys and focus groups. The information collected will be used to enhance service quality but will not affect policy decisions. The public has until February 18, 2025, to submit their comments on this proposal.

The Civil Service Retirement System Board of Actuaries will hold a meeting on April 28, 2021, via teleconference starting at 10:00 a.m. EDT. The purpose of the meeting is to review the actuarial methods and assumptions used in valuing the Civil Service Retirement and Disability Fund. Topics on the agenda include legislative proposals, reviewing actuarial assumptions, and the CSRDF Annual Report. Individuals wishing to attend or provide statements must contact the Office of Personnel Management at least five business days before the meeting.

The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) has issued a 60-day notice seeking public comments on the renewal of forms used to apply for death benefits under the Civil Service Retirement System (CSRS). The forms involved are SF 2800, used by survivors of federal employees, and SF 2800A, intended for cases where the deceased was an employee at the time of death. This renewal includes minor editorial updates and changes in how the OMB control number is displayed. OPM invites feedback on the necessity, accuracy, quality, and burden of these forms.

The Federal Prevailing Rate Advisory Committee has issued a notice canceling their public meeting originally set for February 18, 2021. This meeting was to be held via teleconference, and the cancellation was announced in the Federal Register on January 13, 2021. For more details, people can contact Mark Allen at 202-606-2858 or email pay-leave-policy@opm.gov. The notice was filed by the Office of Personnel Management.

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) has released a notice identifying Schedule A, B, and C appointing authorities for individual agencies that were either established or revoked in October 2020. Schedule A allows certain employees to be hired for disaster loan administration, with the service duration not exceeding seven years unless approved by OPM. There were no Schedule B authorities reported for the month, but a few Schedule C appointments were approved, with none revoked. This information is published in the Federal Register to maintain transparency in personnel management.

The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) is inviting public comments on a revised information collection request concerning the Life Insurance Election form, known as SF 2817. Comments are being accepted until April 26, 2021, and can be submitted through the Federal Rulemaking Portal. This request for comments is part of the process required by the Paperwork Reduction Act, as the form involves collecting information from federal employees and assignees, who are individuals that manage an employee's life insurance. The feedback sought includes evaluations of the necessity, accuracy, and burden of the information collected.