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November 2022

• RELEASE: President Biden Selects 2022 Presidential Rank Awards Winners Nov 15, 2022

  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.  

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October 2022

• 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 Oct 4, 2022

  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).

• RELEASE: Thousands of Enrollees Are Leaving Valuable Savings on the Table During Open Season Oct 4, 2022

  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.

• RELEASE: VA Secretary Denis McDonough and OPM Director Kiran Ahuja to Co-Chair 2022 Combined Federal Campaign Oct 13, 2022

  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. 

• RELEASE: Federal Workforce Remains Resilient and Engaged According to 2022 OPM Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey (FEVS) Oct 20, 2022

  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.

• RELEASE: Office of Personnel Management Announces Senior Staff Transitions and Additional Key Staff Appointments Oct 31, 2022

  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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September 2022

• RELEASE: OPM Launches Chief Diversity Officers Executive Council to Advance Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility Across Federal Agencies Sep 29, 2022

  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.

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August 2022

• Advisory: OPM Director Kiran Ahuja to Visit Cleveland-Area Public Servants Aug 15, 2022

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• RELEASE: OPM Dep. Chief of Staff Entices Atlanta Latinos to Join Federal Service Aug 23, 2022

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July 2022

• FACT SHEET: Building a Better Workforce for the American People Jul 25, 2022

  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.  

• Joint Message on National Whistleblower Appreciation Day Issued by the OPM Director and OPM Inspector General Jul 29, 2022

  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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May 2022

• OPM Releases Skills-Based Hiring Guidance May 19, 2022

  Today OPM released guidance regarding the implementation of EO 13932; Modernizing and Reforming the Assessment and Hiring of Federal Job Candidates. 

• RELEASE: Office of Personnel Management Announces Additional Key Staff Appointments May 25, 2022

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• FACT SHEET: Office of Personnel Management Displays Strong Leadership Under Director Ahuja’s Tenure Jun 23, 2022

  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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April 2022

• RELEASE: Office of Personnel Management Announces CFC Nationwide Special Solicitation for 2022 War in Ukraine and Humanitarian Crisis Apr 18, 2022

  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.

• RELEASE: OPM Releases Government-wide Results from 2021 OPM Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey Apr 28, 2022

  Today OPM released government-wide results of the 2021 OPM Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey (OPM FEVS).

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March 2022

• OPM Announces Janice R. Lachance as FPRAC Chair Mar 8, 2022

  WASHINGTON, DC – Today, the U

• OPM Announces Paid Time Off for Federal Employees to Vote Mar 24, 2022

  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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February 2022

• White House Task Force Releases Report Promoting Worker Organizing and Collective Bargaining Feb 8, 2022

  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.

• RELEASE: OPM Seeks Agency Nominations for 2022 Presidential Rank Awards Feb 22, 2022

  Today OPM announced a call for nominations for the 2022 Presidential Rank Awards (PRAs).

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January 2022

• RELEASE: OPM Authorizes Leave Transfer Programs for Feds Affected by 2021 Midwest and Southern Tornado Outbreak, Colorado Wildfires Jan 14, 2022

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• RELEASE: OPM Announces $15 Minimum Wage for U.S. Federal Civilian Employees Jan 21, 2022

  Today, OPM announced that federal civilian employees in the U.S. will now be paid at least $15 per hour.

• January 3, 2022 Operating Status Jan 2, 2022

  FEDERAL OFFICES in the Washington, DC area are CLOSED. Emergency employees and telework employees continue to work.

• January 4, 2022 Operating Status Jan 3, 2022

  Federal offices in the Washington, DC area are OPEN under 3 hours DELAYED ARRIVAL and employees have the OPTION FOR UNSCHEDULED LEAVE OR UNSCHEDULED TELEWORK. Employees should plan to arrive for work no more than 3 hours later than they would be expected to arrive.

• January 5, 2022 Operating Status Jan 4, 2022

  Federal offices in the Washington, DC area are OPEN under 3 hours DELAYED ARRIVAL and employees have the OPTION FOR UNSCHEDULED LEAVE OR UNSCHEDULED TELEWORK. Employees should plan to arrive for work no more than 3 hours later than they would be expected to arrive.

• January 7, 2022 Operating Status Jan 6, 2022

  FEDERAL OFFICES in the Washington, DC area are CLOSED. Emergency employees and telework employees continue to work.

• January 20, 2022 Operating Status Jan 19, 2022

  Federal offices in the Washington, DC area are OPEN under 2 hours DELAYED ARRIVAL and employees have the OPTION FOR UNSCHEDULED LEAVE OR UNSCHEDULED TELEWORK. Employees should plan to arrive for work no more than 2 hours later than they would be expected to arrive.

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