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December 2006

• OPM Will Accept Belated Dental/Vision EnrollmentsDec 11, 2006
• Statement to NBC on CFC StoryDec 12, 2006
• OPM Will Accept Belated Dental/Vision Enrollments Through Friday, December 22, 2006Dec 15, 2006
• OPM to Accept Belated Open Season Enrollments for High-Deductible Health Plans; New Law Enhances Medical Savings for HDHP EnrolleesDec 20, 2006
• FSAFEDS Open Season Has Another Successful YearDec 20, 2006
• OPM Opens Veteran Outreach Office at Brooke Army Medical Center in San Antonio, TXDec 22, 2006
• Open Season For Dental and Vision Benefits Proves to be a Huge SuccessDec 27, 2006
• President George W. Bush To Close Federal Offices in Tribute to Former President Gerald R. FordDec 28, 2006

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November 2006

• OPM Director Recognizes the Dedication and Hard Work of EmployeesNov 1, 2006
• OPM Hosts Interagency Forum on Pandemic InfluenzaNov 3, 2006
• OPM To Sponsor Federal Career Day at The Ohio State UniversityNov 3, 2006
• OPM Continues Televised Federal Recruitment Ad CampaignNov 6, 2006
• OPM Report Shows Veterans Continue Entering Federal Employment Ranks; Overall Gains Made by Veterans and Disabled VeteransNov 9, 2006
• OPM To Sponsor Federal Career Day at Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh, PANov 14, 2006
• OPM To Sponsor Federal Career Day at New Mexico State UniversityNov 14, 2006
• OPM Presents the Presidential Award for Management Excellence during Ceremony at the Corcoran Gallery of ArtNov 16, 2006
• CHCO Council Formally Adopts Subcommittee Strategic PlansNov 16, 2006
• OPM to Conduct Public-Private Competition for Migrating Financial Management and Procurement Systems to a Shared Service CenterNov 20, 2006
• OPM Issues Final Rules to Modernize the Combined Federal Campaign and Expand Opportunities for Donors to Provide Financial AssistanceNov 21, 2006

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October 2006

• OPM To Open Veteran Outreach Office at Brooke Army Medical Center in TexasOct 5, 2006
• Public and Private Sector Share Strategies at Recruitment SummitOct 6, 2006
• OPM Continues to Meet Strategic and Operational Goals on Time and Ahead of ScheduleOct 10, 2006
• OPM Co-Hosts Federal Career Day at Louisiana State UniversityOct 12, 2006
• OPM Produces Toolkit to Help Federal Hiring OfficialsOct 16, 2006
• President George W. Bush Selects 2006 Presidential Rank Award WinnersOct 18, 2006
• OPM Launches Federal Government Leadership Development Program (FedLDP)Oct 23, 2006

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September 2006

• OPM Official Discusses Health Information Technology with CongressSep 1, 2006
• OPM Meets Strategic and Operational Goals in AugustSep 8, 2006
• OPM Launches Television Recruitment Ad Campaign in Fresno, CASep 11, 2006
• OPM Begins Airing Federal Recruitment Ads in PittsburghSep 15, 2006
• OPM Launches Federal Recruitment Ad Campaign in Champaign/Urbana, ILSep 15, 2006
• OPM Announces 1.8 Percent FEHBP Premium Increase for 2007; Marks Fifth Consecutive Year of Declining Rate HikesSep 19, 2006
• OPM Director Testifies Before Senate Committee on NSPS Progress at DoDSep 20, 2006
• OPM Awards Final Contract for Retirement Systems Modernization ProgramSep 21, 2006
• OPM Director Delivers Testimony on SES Pay ReformsSep 26, 2006

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August 2006

• OPM Meets Strategic and Operational Plan Goals for JulyAug 2, 2006
• OPM Director Linda Springer Selects Thomas O. O'Keefe as Director of Retirement Systems Modernization ProgramAug 7, 2006
• OPM Launches Television Recruitment Ad Campaign in Wheeling, WVAug 11, 2006
• OPM Selects Vendors For Supplemental Dental and Vision Benefits ProgramAug 29, 2006

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July 2006

• OPM Awards Contracts to Five Companies to Perform Background Investigations for Federal Agency Security Clearance ProgramsJul 5, 2006
• OPM Awards Contract for Investigations Support ServicesJul 5, 2006
• OPM To Host Update For Contractors and Employees on Security ClearancesJul 6, 2006
• OPM Meets Strategic and Operational Goals for JuneJul 7, 2006
• OPM, Federal Officials Discuss Security Clearance ProgressJul 11, 2006
• OPM Launches Television Ad Campaign in Colorado Springs, COJul 11, 2006
• OPM Representative Testifies Before House SubcommitteeJul 18, 2006
• OPM Receives Funding, Vote of Confidence from Senate Committee for Retirement System Modernization InitiativeJul 20, 2006
• OPM Launches Television Recruitment Ad Campaign in Johnstown/ Altoona, PAJul 25, 2006
• OPM Issues Final Regulation on the Appointment of Persons with DisabilitiesJul 26, 2006

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June 2006

• OPM Continues Major Media Campaign Aimed at Raising Awareness of Federal Job OpportunitiesJun 6, 2006
• OPM Continues To Meet Strategic and Operational Plan Goals On Time and Ahead of ScheduleJun 6, 2006
• OPM Holds Briefing on New Career Patterns ProgramJun 6, 2006
• OPM Director Supports Federal Workforce Performance Appraisal and Management Improvement ActJun 13, 2006
• OPM Discusses Health Information Technology Before CongressJun 13, 2006
• OPM Launches FSAFEDS Debit Card Pilot ProgramJun 14, 2006
• OPM Launches Media Ad Campaign in Cincinnati, OhioJun 16, 2006
• OPM Director Releases Statement on DHS RulingJun 27, 2006
• OPM Director Testifies Before Senate on State of the AgencyJun 27, 2006
• OPM Convenes Review Board in Annapolis to Consider Nominees for Prestigious Presidential Rank AwardJun 29, 2006
• OPM Deputy Director Testifies Before Senate Committee on Tying Employee Pay Increases to Employee PerformanceJun 29, 2006
• OPM Proposes Modernizing the CFC Program, Eliminating Red TapeJun 30, 2006

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May 2006

• OPM Director Springer Launches Major Media Campaign During Newsmaker Event at the National Press ClubMay 1, 2006
• OPM Convenes Review Board In Kansas City Area To Consider Nominees For Prestigious Presidential Rank AwardMay 2, 2006
• OPM Meets Strategic and Operational Plan Goals for AprilMay 3, 2006
• OPM Working in Support of President's Implementation Plan for the National Strategy for Pandemic InfluenzaMay 3, 2006
• OPM Awards Retirement Systems Modernization ContractMay 3, 2006
• OPM Convenes the Annual Meeting of the Full CHCO CouncilMay 10, 2006
• New, Enhanced Website Launched for Federal Long Term Care ProgramMay 10, 2006
• OPM Reiterates Its Commitment To Processing Security ClearancesMay 18, 2006
• OPM Convenes Review Board in Cleveland to Consider Nominees for Prestigious Presidential Rank AwardMay 23, 2006
• OPM Shares Plans For Improving Combined Federal CampaignMay 25, 2006
• OPM Takes Next Step To Ensure Federal Retirees Receive Full Retirement Benefits in Their First ChecksMay 26, 2006
• OPM Launches 2006 Federal Human Capital SurveyMay 31, 2006
• OPM To Hold Briefing on New Career Patterns ProgramMay 31, 2006

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April 2006

• OPM Employees Win A-76 Cost Comparison: $1.7 Million in Savings ResultApr 4, 2006
• OPM Issues Call Letter to FEHB Carriers; Encourages Expansion of Health Benefits Options, Transparency in Program that Covers MillionsApr 5, 2006
• OPM Convenes Expert Review Board to Consider Nominees for the Prestigious Presidential Distinguished Rank AwardApr 20, 2006
• CFC Receives Record Pledges Totaling $268.5 Million in 2005; Federal Employees and Military Personnel Extend Record Pledging to Three Consecutive YearsApr 21, 2006

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March 2006

• OPM Director Asks for Major Union's Support in Building a Contemporary Federal WorkforceMar 3, 2006
• Veterans' Preference extended to Operation Iraqi Freedom Servicemen and WomenMar 9, 2006
• OPM Testifies to the Health of the Federal Long Term Care Insurance ProgramMar 9, 2006
• OPM Director Discusses Transformation of Federal Workforce at National Press ClubMar 15, 2006
• OPM Earns A+ On FISMA Report CardMar 17, 2006
• OPM Director Testifies Before House Federal Workforce Subcommittee on Budget/Agency Priorities for 2007Mar 28, 2006
• OPM Deputy Director Discusses Strategic and Operational Plan/ NSPS & DHS Personnel Issues at 68th Annual Federal Managers Association ConventionMar 29, 2006
• OPM Director Reiterates Need for Civil Service ReformMar 30, 2006

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February 2006

• OPM provides briefing to Veterans Service OrganizationsFeb 1, 2006
• OPM Director Supports Pension Forfeiture Legislation for Members of Congress, Their Staffs and Political AppointeesFeb 1, 2006
• OPM Director Signs Contract With HACUFeb 1, 2006
• OPM Director Addresses the Need for the Federal Government to Cultivate the "Next Generation"Feb 3, 2006
• OPM Announces Employees Win Latest A-76 CompetitionFeb 7, 2006
• Workforce Conference to Highlight Advances in Background InvestigationsFeb 13, 2006
• OPM Director Congratulates Employees on Exceeding Combined Federal Campaign Goals in 2005Feb 13, 2006
• OPM Director Challenges Federal Workforce Conference Attendees to be Transformers of GovernmentFeb 27, 2006

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January 2006

• OPM Issues Report on Veterans' EmploymentJan 11, 2006
• 2006 OPM Federal Workforce Conference forum shows how to harness power of benefitsJan 12, 2006
• Exhibits Promote Latest in Personnel Innovations to Federal Human Resource ProfessionalsJan 20, 2006
• Federal Workforce Conference will strengthen government agency leadershipJan 31, 2006
• OPM Acts Quickly, Decisively to Ensure Federal Employees, Retirees, and Annuitants Enrolled in Postmasters Benefit Plan Maintain Health CoverageJan 31, 2006

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