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Beavers takes reins from Sherman as acting DOD information officer
As the most senior IT advisor to the secretary of defense, Beavers is taking over from former CIO John Sherman.
Retirement processing has slowed in 2024 for outgoing federal workers
OPM has been working to take control of its unwieldy retirement system for years, with understaffing and physical paperwork bogging down the process.
Ask Reg: I want to retire this month. What’s the best day to do it?
Here's some advice on when to retire in a pay period.
By Reg Jones
Watchdog blasts VA for errors leading to $11M in improper bonuses
A watchdog report criticized VA leaders for mistakes in handling $11 million in bonuses for senior department leaders.
What do you think of your boss? Are you paid enough? OPM wants to know
Feds will soon begin receiving emails to take the 2024 Federal Employee Viewpoints Survey.
OPM urged to commit to protecting IVF in federal health insurance
With reproductive issues questioned in courts, Democrats voiced their expectations for the largest employer-sponsored health program in the country.
Ask Reg: Can I boost sick leave payout by retiring on my anniversary?
Does retiring on exactly the year mark allow you to max-out sick leave?
Exclusive: OPM cracks down on who’s eligible for federal health benefits
Administering a health care program with more than 8 million total members is one of the biggest jobs OPM does.
OPM director Ahuja to step down as government human capital chief
She is the longest serving OPM director in more than a decade.
Leave benefit for feds getting COVID-19 booster shots upheld by OPM
"The administration strongly encourages federal employees to get recommended doses of updated COVID-19 vaccines."
Opinion
Ballooning data volumes threaten to asphyxiate federal agencies
Navigating this deluge while ensuring data integrity, security and compliance presents a significant challenge.
By Pragyansmita Nayak