OPM’s expanded suitability authority could be used for post-hire misconduct, blurring hiring vetting and discipline

OPM has changed suitability rules to allow agencies to take suitability actions based on misconduct that occurs after appointment, potentially expanding how issues found through continuous vetting are handled. The commentary argues this could shift the boundary between hiring vetting and traditional employee discipline, depending on how often OPM and agencies choose to use the new authority.