OPM: Supervisors Won’t Be Rated Based on the Distribution of Subordinate Ratings
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What OSHA’s latest rule changes signal for federal workforce risk management
Policy & Legislation
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OPM proposes replacing traditional HR reports with annual agency staffing plans
Hiring & Workforce
Federal News Network ·
OPM final rule expands factors agencies must consider when removing ‘unsuitable’ federal employees
OPM final rule expands suitability factors agencies must consider when removing “unsuitable” federal employees, potentially reshaping removal actions and discipline.
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In-DepthDHS warns it will again stop paying employees in May if shutdown continues
Policy & Legislation
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In-DepthTrump signs order moving thousands of federal employees into Schedule F
Policy & Legislation
GovExec — Workforce +1 source ·
In-DepthFall Shutdown Fears Grow as Congress Hits Funding Roadblock
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OPM: Supervisors Won’t Be Rated Based on the Distribution of Subordinate Ratings
Policy & Legislation
Reddit — r/fednews ·
What OSHA’s latest rule changes signal for federal workforce risk management
Policy & Legislation
Federal News Network ·
OPM proposes replacing traditional HR reports with annual agency staffing plans
Hiring & Workforce
Federal News Network ·
In-DepthDHS warns it will again stop paying employees in May if shutdown continues
Policy & Legislation
GovExec — Pay & Benefits +1 source ·
In-DepthTrump signs order moving thousands of federal employees into Schedule F
Policy & Legislation
GovExec — Workforce +1 source ·
In-DepthFall Shutdown Fears Grow as Congress Hits Funding Roadblock
Policy & Legislation
FEDmanager +1 source ·
Pay & Compensation
In-DepthHouse lawmakers back 5%–7% military pay raise in 2027 spending bill; DoD civilians left out
FNN — Budget ·
In-DepthSenate and House Split on Military Pay Raise as FY2027 NDAA Advances
FEDmanager +1 source ·
OPM Raises Uniform Allowance Cap to $1,500, But Many Employees May Not See the Full Increase
FedSmith +1 source ·
In-DepthHouse GOP dismisses Trump’s proposed 2027 federal pay freeze as Appropriators block pay-raise efforts
GovExec — Pay & Benefits +1 source ·
In-DepthSenate Rejects NDAA Pay Boost for Junior Enlisted Troops
Military.com ·
OPM Finalizes Annual Uniform Allowance Increase to $1,500 (Up from $800)
FEDweek ·
In-DepthSenate NDAA rejects White House’s tiered military pay raise, proposes 3.6% increase
FNN — Congress +1 source ·
OPM Confirms Uniform Allowance Cap Increase to $1,500 Annually
Federal Register — OPM ·
Health & Benefits
OPM Updates FEHB/PSHB Guiding Principles, Emphasizing Premiums and Plan Usage
FEDweek ·
In-DepthThousands of veterans’ disability claims wrongly denied on appeal will be reviewed again
Stars and Stripes ·
VA MISSION Act pilot expands high-quality care access for rural Veterans
VA News ·
OPM Seeks Public Comment on New FEGLI Form for Reducing or Canceling Coverage (RI 76-30)
Federal Register — OPM ·
Managing Your TSP and Benefits After a Reduction in Force
FedSmith ·
In-DepthVA ends gender identity-based programs, messaging and activities
Task & Purpose ·
Lawmakers, veterans groups split on how to fund major VA benefits reform bill
Air Force Times ·
TSP 2026 Contribution Limits: Regular, Catch-Up, and Ages 60–63 Special Catch-Up
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Policy & Legislation
Proposed NDAs for federal employees could face constitutional obstacles
Federal News Network ·
Free Speech for Federal Employees? Fired EPA Employees Challenge Their Removal as Supreme Court Ruling Looms
FedSmith ·
OPM: Supervisors Won’t Be Rated Based on Their Subordinates’ Rating Patterns Under New Performance Rules
FEDweek ·
AFGE and NFFE Sue Over Exclusion Ordered for DoD/DoW
FEDweek ·
OPM–MSPB Proposal Explains Why It Would Drop the Longstanding ‘Douglas Factors’
FEDweek ·
Disabled veterans say loss of telework accommodations is making it harder to keep working at VA
Government Executive +1 source ·
In-DepthSupreme Court Ruling Expands White House Control Over Agencies Affecting Federal Employee Protections
FEDweek ·
Federal Court Vacates FLRA Interim Rule Centralizing Union Representation Decisions
FedSmith ·
Military
Air Force cancels promotions for 135 sergeants after testing error
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In-DepthMarine Warns Major Veterans Bill Could Harm GI Bill Education Efforts
Military.com ·
Navy offers up to $280,000 in bonuses to retain reserve aviators
Task & Purpose ·
Navy: Bahrain families won’t return before the DODEA school year begins
Stars and Stripes ·
Vietnam veterans object to proposed ‘Honor and Remember’ flag, citing resemblance to communist imagery
Air Force Times +3 sources ·
Services outline plans to cut PCS moves; Army to reduce relocations in FY 2026–2027
Air Force Times +3 sources ·
Services move to cut PCS relocations; Army plans major reductions in FY2026–FY2027
Air Force Times +1 source ·
Army to cut more than 12,000 PCS moves in FY2026 and 13,600 in FY2027
Army Times +1 source ·
Hiring & Workforce
Pentagon’s New Paid Cyber Apprenticeship Draws 70,000 Applicants in Just Days
ClearanceJobs News ·
OPM proposes decentralized FEVS with fewer questions and less public transparency
Government Executive ·
OPM’s Federal HR 2.0 contract award clears protest window
Nextgov/FCW ·
OPM Plans to Remove Satisfaction Questions from Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey
FEDweek +1 source ·
Audit Finds IRS Missed Treasury Veteran Hiring Goals From 2020–2024
FEDweek ·
GAO: Pentagon workforce cuts and hiring freeze are straining major weapons programs
Federal News Network ·
Unemployment for post-9/11 veterans rises in June as job growth slows
Air Force Times +4 sources ·
Bureau of Prisons to close six facilities, citing extreme staffing shortages
Federal News Network ·
Retirement
TIGTA: IRS Can’t Demonstrate Tax Chatbots Are Reliable—Risk for Feds With Retirement Tax Questions
FedSmith ·
OPM Declares 'Last Day of Paper' for Federal Retirement Processing
FEDmanager +1 source ·
OPM Seeks Public Comment on RI 30-9 Form for Reinstating Terminated Disability Annuities
Federal Register — OPM ·
OPM: Nearly All Federal Retirement Applications Will Be Filed and Processed Digitally Going Forward
FEDweek +1 source ·
NARFE Applauds OPM’s Shift Away From Paper Retirement Processing
NARFE News +1 source ·
OPM Ends Paper Retirement Processing After 65 Years, Expands Online Retirement Application (ORA)
FedSmith ·
USPS Clarifies Temporary Suspension of Employer FERS Contributions
NARFE News +1 source ·
Sen. Bill Cassidy warns Social Security insolvency is top issue, pushes reforms
The Hill ·