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Washington, DC — Implementation guidance regarding the Critical Position Pay Authority Final Rule.
Washington, DC — Provides guidance on how agencies may approach hiring AI use cases, and adopt AI across the hiring lifecycle, in support of implementing EO 14170 Reforming the Federal Hiring Process and Restoring Merit to Government Service, OPM's Merit Hiring Plan, and the Office of Management and Budget's M-25-21 Accelerating Federal Use of AI through Innovation, Governance, and Public Trust.
Washington, DC — OPM is issuing an implementation guide and frequently asked questions to support the transition of suitability, reduction in force, and probationary and trial period appeals from the U.S. Merit Systems Protection Board to OPM.
Washington, DC — Announces the release of additional implementation guidance to support agencies in implementing the revised regulations governing Performance Appraisal for General Schedule, Prevailing Rate, and Certain Other Employees under 5 CFR part 430, subpart B.
Washington, DC — Contains guidance to assist agencies in preparing their Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 Annual Staffing Plans (ASPs) and the detailed hiring forecast required as part of each ASP.