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2026-13445 — Promoting Employee Accountability

The Office of Personnel Management and Merit Systems Protection Board want to make it easier for agencies to hold employees accountable for poor work or bad behavior. They’re proposing clearer rules for performance-based actions and better training for supervisors. This affects federal employees and agencies, with comments open until August 3, 2026, and aims to save time and improve fairness without extra costs.

2026-13154 — Suitability and Fitness

Starting July 30, 2026, the government is updating how it checks if people are fit and suitable for federal jobs. These changes affect current employees and job applicants by making background checks faster, fairer, and tougher on serious misconduct. The goal is to keep the federal workforce honest, efficient, and consistent with merit-based hiring rules.

2026-12976 — Uniform Allowances

Starting July 13, 2026, federal employees who get uniform allowances will see the maximum yearly amount jump to $1,500. This change makes sure the allowance keeps up with costs and clears up some confusing details. No one objected to this update, so it’s all set to roll out smoothly and help employees cover their uniform expenses better.

2026-11140 — Federal Independent Dispute Resolution Operations

Starting soon, health plans and insurers must share clearer info when they pay or deny surprise medical bills. They’ll use special codes to explain these decisions, especially when dealing with folks they don’t have contracts with. This helps patients and providers understand bills better and speeds up fixing disputes, with no extra costs for most people.

2026-07198 — Differential Pay for Prescribed Wildland Fire Activities

Federal employees who fight planned wildland fires could soon get a 25% pay boost for their risky work. This change affects General Schedule and Federal Wage System workers directly involved in controlling these fires. Comments on this proposal are open until June 15, 2026, so now’s the time to weigh in!

2026-07245 — Uniform Allowances

The Office of Personnel Management is boosting the yearly uniform allowance from $800 to $1,500 for federal employees who need uniforms. This change starts July 13, 2026, and helps agencies better manage uniform programs while clarifying what counts as a uniform versus protective gear. If no big complaints come in by May 14, 2026, the new rules will roll out smoothly, putting more money and clearer rules in employees’ pockets.

Previous: 2025-09975 — Submission for Review: 3206-0268, RI 20-126, Certification of Qualifying District of Columbia Service

The Office of Personnel Management is asking for feedback on a form that helps confirm certain work done in Washington, D.C. This affects federal employees who want to prove their D.C. service for benefits. No big changes or costs are expected, but your input helps keep things running smoothly!

Next: 2025-09977 — Submission for Review: 3206-0254, Request for Case Review for Enhanced Disability Annuity Benefit, RI 20-123

If you’re a federal employee getting disability benefits, OPM wants your feedback on a form that helps review your case for extra benefits. They’re checking if the form works well and if any changes are needed, so you can get the right support faster. This review could affect how quickly you get money and how much you might receive.