Board Hikes Fines to Beat Inflation's Sneaky Erosion
Published Date: 7/22/2025
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Summary
The Merit Systems Protection Board is raising civil penalty amounts to keep up with inflation, making sure fines stay fair and effective. This change affects anyone who might face these penalties and kicks in right away, helping keep the system balanced and up-to-date. So, if you’re dealing with MSPB rules, expect the fines to be a bit higher starting now!
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MSPB Civil Penalties Rise for Inflation
If you could be fined under Merit Systems Protection Board rules, the civil monetary penalties have been raised to keep up with inflation. The change applies through an annual adjustment under the Federal Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act Improvements Act of 2015 and Office of Management and Budget guidance, and it kicks in right away.
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