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December 2022
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RELEASE: Rob Shriver Confirmed by U.S. Senate as Deputy Director for the Office of Personnel Management
The United States Senate voted today to confirm Rob Shriver as Deputy Director for OPM.
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RELEASE: OPM Hosts First Annual Government-wide Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility Summit
OPM Office of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (ODEIA) held the first government-wide summit for diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA) on December 6-8, 2022.
November 2022
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RELEASE: President Biden Selects 2022 Presidential Rank Awards Winners
OPM announced the recipients of the 2022 Presidential Rank Awards (PRA), one of the most prestigious awards in the federal career civil service. Chosen by President Biden, the PRAs recognize the hard work and important contributions of dedicated civil servants in the American federal workforce.
October 2022
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RELEASE: Office of Personnel Management Announces Senior Staff Transitions and Additional Key Staff Appointments
OPM announced senior staff transitions and additional key Biden-Harris political appointees. These diverse and accomplished individuals bring a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the agency and will work to quickly advance key priorities for the Biden-Harris Administration.
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RELEASE: Federal Workforce Remains Resilient and Engaged According to 2022 OPM Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey (FEVS)
OPM released government-wide results of the 2022 OPM FEVS today. The OPM FEVS is an employee survey that tracks how federal employees view their current work environment, including management, policies, and new initiatives. OPM FEVS is an unmatched government data asset that assists agencies to hire and support the skilled workforce needed to serve the American people.
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RELEASE: VA Secretary Denis McDonough and OPM Director Kiran Ahuja to Co-Chair 2022 Combined Federal Campaign
OPM announced that the Honorable Denis McDonough, Secretary of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and OPM Director Kiran Ahuja will be serving as the National Honorary Co-Chairs of the 2022 Combined Federal Campaign.
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RELEASE: OPM Collaborates with Fiscal Service to Modernize Financial Management of Trillion-Dollar Earned Benefits Trust Fund, Saves Millions in Taxpayer Dollars and Brings Improved Customer Services
OPM migrated from the legacy application responsible for the financial management activities of over $1.1+ trillion-dollar trust fund assets to a modernized financial system platform that is managed and maintained by the Department of the Treasury, Bureau of the Fiscal Service’s Administrative Resource Center (ARC).
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RELEASE: Thousands of Enrollees Are Leaving Valuable Savings on the Table During Open Season
The annual Federal Benefits Open Season 2022 starts on November 14 and is open through December 12, 2022. During this time, employees and annuitants can assess their benefits to ensure it is cost-efficient and best addresses the care and services for themselves and their families.
September 2022
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RELEASE: OPM Launches Chief Diversity Officers Executive Council to Advance Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility Across Federal Agencies
The Chief Diversity Officers Executive Council (CDOEC) kicked off its inaugural interagency meeting to help implement and sustain a national strategy for DEIA across the Federal government.
August 2022
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RELEASE: OPM Dep. Chief of Staff Entices Atlanta Latinos to Join Federal Service
Atlanta – Today, U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Deputy Chief of Staff Khalilah Harris spoke at the White House Initiative Latino Economic Summit, where she made the case for why Latinos and members of other diverse communities are indispensable voices for the federal workforce. Dr. Harris also shared experiences from her own rise into leadership in the Biden-Harris Administration, as well as an intimate look at her work at OPM advancing DEIA practices and principles across the federal government.
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Advisory: OPM Director Kiran Ahuja to Visit Cleveland-Area Public Servants
Cleveland, OH – On Monday, August 15th, U.S. Office of Personnel Management Director, Kiran Ahuja, will begin a two-day visit to Cleveland, Ohio, where she will deliver the keynote address at the 43rd Annual Blacks In Government (BIG) National Training Institute. While in Cleveland, Ahuja, who leads the Human Resources wing of the federal government, will meet with leaders of the local Federal Executive Board (FEB), and tour NASA’s Glenn Research Center.
July 2022
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Joint Message on National Whistleblower Appreciation Day Issued by the OPM Director and OPM Inspector General
July 30th is National Whistleblower Appreciation Day. On this day, we join agencies across the federal government to recognize the importance of all whistleblowers and the contributions they make to promote accountability and efficiency in the federal government.
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FACT SHEET: Building a Better Workforce for the American People
Today OPM released this fact sheet to support White House Executive Order 14035, which created the DEIA Initiative and directed Federal agencies to follow a timeline to execute the Federal government’s DEIA mission and vision.
May 2022
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FACT SHEET: Office of Personnel Management Displays Strong Leadership Under Director Ahuja’s Tenure
Throughout her first year at the OPM, Director Ahuja has led OPM as the agency works to implement the Biden-Harris Administration priorities. The policies and authorities OPM delivered are allowing agencies to hire and support the skilled workforce they need to meet America’s needs.
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RELEASE: Office of Personnel Management Announces Additional Key Staff Appointments
Washington, D.C. – Today, the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) announced additional Biden-Harris Administration political appointees. These diverse and accomplished individuals bring a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the agency and will work to quickly advance key priorities for the Biden-Harris Administration.
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OPM Releases Skills-Based Hiring Guidance
Today OPM released guidance regarding the implementation of EO 13932; Modernizing and Reforming the Assessment and Hiring of Federal Job Candidates.
April 2022
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RELEASE: OPM Releases Government-wide Results from 2021 OPM Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey
Today OPM released government-wide results of the 2021 OPM Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey (OPM FEVS).
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RELEASE: Office of Personnel Management Announces CFC Nationwide Special Solicitation for 2022 War in Ukraine and Humanitarian Crisis
Today OPM announced that the CFC will conduct a special solicitation that will allow the federal community to support charities serving and affected by the war in Ukraine and the resulting humanitarian and refugee crisis.
March 2022
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OPM Announces Paid Time Off for Federal Employees to Vote
Today OPM announced that federal employees may now receive up to four hours of administrative leave to vote in federal, state, local, tribal, and territorial elections.
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OPM Announces Janice R. Lachance as FPRAC Chair
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) announced that former OPM Director Janice R. Lachance has been named Chair of the Federal Prevailing Rate Advisory Committee (FPRAC). In this role, Lachance will advise the OPM Director on the government-wide administration of the Federal Wage System that sets compensation rates for trade, craft, and laboring federal employees whose pay is set according to local prevailing wage levels. She will work to support OPM’s efforts to set policies and procedures to ensure equitable rate setting.
February 2022
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RELEASE: OPM Seeks Agency Nominations for 2022 Presidential Rank Awards
Today OPM announced a call for nominations for the 2022 Presidential Rank Awards (PRAs).
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White House Task Force Releases Report Promoting Worker Organizing and Collective Bargaining
The White House Task Force on Worker Organizing and Empowerment yesterday publicly released its report detailing nearly 70 recommendations, approved by President Biden, that promote worker organizing and collective bargaining for public and private sector employees.
January 2022
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RELEASE: OPM Announces $15 Minimum Wage for U.S. Federal Civilian Employees
Today, OPM announced that federal civilian employees in the U.S. will now be paid at least $15 per hour.
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RELEASE: OPM Authorizes Leave Transfer Programs for Feds Affected by 2021 Midwest and Southern Tornado Outbreak, Colorado Wildfires
WASHINGTON, DC – The U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) has authorized the use of an emergency leave transfer program (ELTP) for federal employees adversely affected by the 2021 Midwest and Southern tornado outbreak, as well as the wildfires in Boulder County, Colo.