Senate Democrats Object to Proposal Shifting RIF and Suitability Appeals from MSPB to OPM

A group of Senate Democrats is raising objections to proposed OPM rules that would move certain reduction-in-force (RIF) and suitability appeal functions from the Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB) to OPM. The dispute centers on oversight, due process, and how federal employees would challenge adverse actions under the new structure.