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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: 2025-09976 — Submission for Review: 3206-0042, Notice of Change in Student's Status, RI 25-15

If you're a student working with federal benefits, this notice is for you! It explains how to report any changes in your student status so your benefits stay accurate and on track. Make sure to update your info on time to avoid any money mix-ups or delays.

Next: 2025-09978 — Submission for Review: Reemployment of Annuitants

The Office of Personnel Management is checking in on the rules about rehiring retired federal workers who get pensions. They want to make sure the process is clear and fair for everyone involved, including agencies and retirees. If you’re a federal agency or a retired worker, this could affect how and when you can jump back into work without messing up your benefits.