Agency Information Collection Request: OPM E-File System
Published Date: 2/6/2026
Notice
Summary
The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) is launching a new online system called the OPM E-File System to help people file and track their appeals more easily. This change affects anyone who needs to submit appeals related to job classifications, pay, leave, or other work issues. Comments on this new system are open until April 7, 2026, and OPM wants your feedback to make sure it works well without costing extra time or money.
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
New OPM E-File for Federal Appeals
You can create an account in the new OPM E-File System to file and track appeals about job classification, pay, leave, Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) claims, and related matters. The system covers appeals under 5 CFR parts 511, 532, 536 (subpart D), 5 CFR 178 Subpart A, and 5 CFR 551 (subpart G), and OPM has proposed adding probationary/trial period and suitability action appeals. OPM is accepting public comments on this collection through April 7, 2026 (OMB Control Number 3206-NEW).
Information-Collection Time Burden
OPM estimates the new E-File information collection will involve 1,380 respondents spending about 25 minutes each, for a total burden of 575 hours. If you respond, OPM estimates you will spend roughly 25 minutes to complete the electronic filing associated with this collection (OMB Control Number 3206-NEW).
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