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Washington, DC — The U.S. Office of Personnel Management's Suitability Director issued a memorandum titled, “Modernizing HR Services by Establishing the OPM HR Shared Service Center,” which outlines OPM’s new comprehensive shared HR services package to modernize and streamline human resources service delivery across federal agencies.
Washington, DC — This memorandum highlights key actions agencies should take to accelerate hiring and strengthen workforce vetting through the implementation of Trusted Workforce 2.0 reforms.
Washington, DC — The memo outlines how OPM’s personnel vetting shared services can help agencies accelerate onboarding, strengthen risk management, and support Trusted Workforce 2.0 implementation. It also highlights the range of end-to-end vetting services available on a reimbursable basis to improve timeliness, cost efficiency, and compliance with Administration priorities.
Washington, DC — Supplemental Guidance on the Merit Hiring Plan
Washington, DC — Update to Fiscal Year 2026 Prevailing Rate Pay Adjustments