Pursuant to 5 CFR 731.202(d), all persons responsible for suitability screening, review, or making suitability determinations must be trained in accordance with the National Training Standards (NTS) ...

On August 26, 2026, President Trump issued an Alternative Pay Plan under 5 U.S.C. 5303(b) and 5 U.S.C. 5304a that announced to Congress his decision regarding January 2027 pay adjustments to freeze ...

Congress created the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS) in 1986, and it became effective on January 1, 1987. Since that time, new Federal civilian employees who have retirement coverage are ...

Maximum annual allowance The Governmentwide maximum annual uniform allowance and maximum annual cost for furnishing uniforms is $1,500 per employee. Agency discretion Agencies are not required to pay ...

In April the Department of Justice (DOJ) filed fraud charges in Georgia against a licensed therapist and several co-conspirators alleging that these individuals conspired to bill various insurance ...

Across our federal government, thousands of Human Resources (HR) professionals empower every mission, in every agency, every day. They recruit and hire the talent we rely on. They help managers lead.

Welcome to opm.gov NOTES: This table is part of special rate authorization approved on 12/31/25. This table applies only to law enforcement officers as defined in 5 U.S.C. 5541 (3) and 5 CFR 550.103.

When I learned last December I would have the chance to interview with President Trump for the role of OPM Director, I told my three daughters that I wanted to pitch the president on making government ...

Washington, DC - Today, the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) announced the 2025 Federal Benefits Open Season will be held from November 10 through December 8, 2025 and the 2026 plans and premiums ...

Washington, DC — The U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) and the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) today released new guidance to federal agencies on how to implement President Donald ...

The processing times are averages, which means your application may take more or less time depending on your individual circumstances. For example, if your case involves a court order, special ...

If it’s fall, it’s health benefits open enrollment season – here at the federal government and in most private sector companies. The Healthcare & Insurance (HI) division at the Office of Personnel ...