Office of Personnel Management
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Yes, the details of the federal employee vaccine mandate are foggy, but maybe they have to be,
October 08, 2021 -
A total of 23 agencies have detailed new climate change strategies, part of their response to a January executive order from President Joe Biden.
October 07, 2021 -
In today's Federal Newscast, the Justice Department is bringing the power of the False Claims Act to the growing challenge of cybersecurity.
October 07, 2021 -
Employees and retirees in the national capital region raised $37.2 million through the Combined Federal Campaign in 2020, a number the CFC's organizers believe the workforce can meet or exceed this year.
October 07, 2021 -
The National Defense Authorization Act is often a grab-bag of sorts for members looking to easily address other legislative priorities with a bill that's considered "must-pass" each year. Here are several provisions in the House-passed NDAA that are worth watching for federal employees.
October 06, 2021 -
An annual survey of CDOs finds common hurdles, like workforce challenges, change management and funding make it harder to get work done.
October 06, 2021 -
Rep. Gerry Connolly (D-Va.), chairman of the Oversight and Reform Subcommittee on Government Operations, said he's working on two new pieces of legislation that would improve the federal internship program and set metrics for agency telework initiatives.
October 04, 2021 -
The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) has been pushing for more transparency in Federal Employee Health Benefit Plans for years. This transparency is important for fostering the continued quality and affordability of Federal Employees Health Benefits (FEHB) plans and aiding in personal health care decision-making.
October 04, 2021 -
In today's Federal Newscast, the Federal Acquisition Regulation Council has issued regulatory guidance on implementation of the vaccine mandate for federal contractors.
October 04, 2021 -
Next year's premium rate increases under the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program (FEHBP) are on the modest side, at least compared to recent years. But the pandemic continues to make the business of predicting future trends difficult, to say the least.
October 04, 2021 -
The Office of Personnel Management on Friday offered up more on guidance on how agencies should discipline employees who fail to comply with the Biden administration's federal vaccine mandate.
October 01, 2021 -
GSA, OPM, Education and DHS received funding for IT modernization projects with a focus on cybersecurity and improving citizen services.
September 30, 2021 -
When the COVID pandemic hit, many predicted that premiums in the giant federal employee health benefits program would skyrocket.
September 30, 2021 -
Employees and retirees enrolled in the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program (FEHBP) will pay, on average, 3.8% more toward their premiums in 2022. The Office of Personnel Management announced FEHBP premium rates ahead of the upcoming open season, which runs Nov. 8 through Dec. 13.
September 29, 2021 -
As they continue to assess the state of diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility within their organizations, some agencies are adding more people and resources to their DEIA initiatives, efforts they say are designed to embed these principles "within the fabric" of the federal government.
September 27, 2021