9 days agoOPM Announces 2.8% COLA for Federal Retirees Effective December 2025
The Office of Personnel Management has set the Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) for federal retirees at **2.8%** for CSRS and **2.0%** for FERS, effective December 1, 2025. These updates will require agencies and contractors to revise payroll and benefits systems to comply with the new rates.
48 days agoMSPB Grants Legal Fees Following OPM Retirement Benefits Error
The Merit Systems Protection Board awarded legal fees to a retiree who contested an OPM error affecting retirement benefits. This outcome may signal a rise in demand for legal services related to federal employee benefit disputes, as agencies may seek more legal expertise in adjudicating such cases.
75 days agoOPM Transitions to Fully Digital Retirement Processing with ORA Implementation
The U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) has completed its switch to a digital retirement processing system. This shift not only enhances efficiency and accuracy but also opens procurement opportunities for contractors specializing in digital services, thereby supporting ongoing improvements in federal retirement operations.