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December 2018

Mark A. Robbins appointed OPM General Counsel Dec 21, 2018
OPM announced today that Mark A. Robbins will serve as OPM’s new General Counsel.
NEWS: OPM Issues Guidance for Christmas Eve on Dec. 24 Dec 20, 2018
The President has issued an Executive order excusing executive branch non-Postal Service employees from duty on Monday, December 24, 2018, with pay and without a charge to leave, except those who, in the judgment of the head of the agency, cannot be excused for reasons of national security, defense, or other public need.
NEWS: OPM Issues Guidance for National Day of Mourning on Dec. 5 Dec 3, 2018
As the Nation mourns the loss of President George H. W. Bush, President Trump has taken official action to allow Federal employees to join their fellow citizens in remembering our 41st President of the United States.
Statement: OPM Honors the Life of Former President George H.W. Bush Dec 1, 2018
STATEMENT ON THE PASSING OF GEORGE H.W. BUSH

NEWS: OPM announces changes to performance appraisal system Nov 15, 2018
OPM announced the following changes to the Senior Executive Service (SES) and Senior-Level (SL) and Scientific and Professional (ST) performance appraisal system certification process:

NEWS: FEI celebrates 50 years of service to federal leaders Oct 31, 2018
To honor 50 years of educating and developing leaders within the civil service, the Federal Executive Institute (FEI) hosted an anniversary celebration on its campus in Charlottesville, Va., on Oct. 17.
STATEMENT: Acting Director Weichert on the 2018 FEVS Results Oct 25, 2018
Margaret Weichert, Acting Director of the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM), today issued a statement regarding the 2018 Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey (FEVS) Governmentwide Management Report
OPM Releases 2018 FEVS Governmentwide Management Report Oct 25, 2018
OPM today released government-wide results from the 2018 Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey (FEVS), which reveals how civil servants feel about their agencies, their role within their organizations, and the work they do serving the American people.
OPM Establishes Emergency Leave Transfer Program For California Wildfire Victims Oct 10, 2018
OPM establishes Emergency Leave Transfer Program to assist federal employees adversely affected by the California wildfires.
STATEMENT: Director Pon Addresses Building A 21st Century Civil Service Oct 4, 2018
Dr. Jeff T.H. Pon, Director of the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM), today issued a statement on “No Time to Wait: Part 2”, a report recently released by the National Academy of Public Administration.

OPM Announces 2019 Health, Dental, and Vision Program Premiums Sep 26, 2018
OPM announced today that for plan year 2019, the average total premiums for current non-Postal employees and retirees enrolled in plans under the Federal Employees Health Benefits (FEHB) Program will increase 1.3 percent, which is the lowest increase since the 1996 plan year.
OPM Honors 40 Years of Presidential Management Fellows Sep 18, 2018
OPM commemorates the 40th year of the Presidential Management Fellows (PMF) program.
OPM launches 2018 Combined Federal Campaign with an Enhanced Online Donation System Sep 10, 2018
OPM announces the start of the 2018 Combined Federal Campaign (CFC) season, which runs from September 10th thru January 11th of 2019.

STATEMENT: Director Pon Celebrates the Life of Senator John McCain Aug 27, 2018
OPM Director Pon provides a statement accrediting the life and civil service of the late Senator John McCain.
STATEMENT: Director Pon Applauds NDAA Signing Aug 14, 2018
Yesterday President Trump signed the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2019, which provides Federal agencies greater flexibilities to hire qualified job candidates for government positions.

STATEMENT: Director Pon on Reshaping American Government Jun 21, 2018
Today the Administration unveiled its plan to create a more efficient and effective Federal Government. We support this important plan to reform and reorganize the Executive Branch by focusing our efforts on mission accomplishment, service to the American people, and responsible stewardship of taxpayer dollars.
Federal Government in the Washington, D.C. Area to Remain OPEN on June 12, 2018 Jun 11, 2018
On Tuesday, June 12, a victory parade will be held at 11:00 a.m. in honor of the Washington Capitals winning the Stanley Cup. The Federal Government in Washington, D.C. will remain “OPEN.” The White House is encouraging Federal agencies to grant employees in the Washington, D.C. area two hours of administrative leave between the hours of 10:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. to attend the parade.
OPM Office of Small and Disadvantage Business Utilization Scores an A+ for FY2017 Jun 5, 2018
The U.S. Office of Personnel Management Office of Small and Disadvantage Business Utilization (OSDBU) received an A+ rating on the FY2017 Small Business Procurement Scorecard.

OPM Hosts Annual Benefits Officers Training and Development Event May 29, 2018
The U.S. Office of Personnel Management, Retirement Services, Benefits Officers Training and Development (BOTD) conducted their largest event of the year last week in Cincinnati, the Federal Benefits Training Event.
OPM Director Implementing President’s New Policies to Elevate Federal Government Operations and Protect American Taxpayers May 25, 2018
Dr. Jeff T.H. Pon, Director of the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM), today applauded President Trump for signing three Executive Orders (EOs) to make the government more efficient and effective in serving the American taxpayer.
OPM issues new Direct-Hire Authority to help combat opioid crisis May 21, 2018
OPM has issued a Direct-Hire Authority for the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), and U.S. Department of State to help combat the opioid crisis, which HHS has declared a public health emergency.
FY 2016 Official Time Report Highlighting Taxpayer Funded Union Time Released by the U.S. Office of Personnel Management May 17, 2018
Today, the U.S. Office of Personnel Management published its FY 2016 Official Time Report “Official Time Usage in the Federal Government – Fiscal Year 2016” to provide an overview of Taxpayer Funded Union Time within the Federal government.

Statement: OPM celebrates the life of former First Lady Barbara Bush Apr 17, 2018
From Director of the Office of Personnel Management Jeff T.H. Pon. Today, OPM celebrates the life of former First Lady Barbara Bush. Her strong and giving spirit will not be forgotten across the Nation and will forever be woven into America’s history.

New Vision and Dental Plans Coming Soon to Military Families and Retirees Mar 19, 2018
OPM, in partnership with the Defense Health Agency (DHA) and the Department of Defense (DoD), announced the Federal Employees Dental and Vision Insurance Program (FEDVIP) will be offered for the first time to TRICARE eligible retirees and their families during the 2018 Federal Benefits Open Season.
OPM welcomes Dr. Jeff T.H. Pon as 11th director of the agency Mar 12, 2018
Dr. Jeff T. H. Pon officially begins his appointment today as Director of the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) following his Senate confirmation and swearing in last week.
Statement: Dr. Jeff T.H. Pon confirmed as Director of OPM Mar 8, 2018
From Acting Director of the Office of Personnel Management Kathy McGettigan:

USAJOBS Transitions to Login.gov for Account Sign On Feb 27, 2018
OPM announced today that the federal job posting website USAJOBS will begin using login.gov to make signing into USAJOBS easier, faster and more secure.