MSPB Launches New System to Streamline Case Privacy Handling

2025-13707 — Civil Monetary Penalty Inflation Adjustment

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!

2026-03594 — Appellate Jurisdiction Update

Starting March 9, 2026, some federal employees who move into special jobs without civil service protections won’t be able to appeal those moves to the Merit Systems Protection Board anymore. This change follows a decision by the Office of Personnel Management to take away those appeal rights. If you’re a federal worker affected by these moves, this update means fewer chances to challenge your job placement, but no new costs or deadlines to worry about.

2025-23250 — Practices and Procedures

The Merit Systems Protection Board is updating its rules because it closed its New York Field Office and moved its Washington Regional Office to a new address. These changes take effect on December 18, 2025, and mean that the Northeastern Regional Office will now handle cases from the New York area. No new fees or policy changes are involved—just a shuffle of where offices are located.

2025-16313 — Privacy Act of 1974; System of Records

The U.S. Merit Systems Protection Board is updating how it handles appeals and case records by retiring an old system and launching a fresh, new one. This change affects anyone involved with MSPB cases and keeps your info safe and organized. No extra costs or delays—just a smoother way to manage records starting soon!

2025-09902 — Performance Review Board Membership

The Merit Systems Protection Board just named the new members of its Senior Executive Service Performance Review Board, replacing all past member lists. This update affects senior federal employees who get reviewed for their job performance. No changes to pay or timing are mentioned, but it keeps the review process fresh and official.

2025-09810 — Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed Collection; Comment Request

The U.S. Merit Systems Protection Board wants to make it easier for employees and applicants to ask for special help by creating a new form. They’re asking the public to share thoughts on this plan before sending it to the Office of Management and Budget for approval. This change aims to cut down on paperwork and speed up the process, with comments open for 30 days.

Previous: 2025-16313 — Privacy Act of 1974; System of Records

The U.S. Merit Systems Protection Board is updating how it handles appeals and case records by retiring an old system and launching a fresh, new one. This change affects anyone involved with MSPB cases and keeps your info safe and organized. No extra costs or delays—just a smoother way to manage records starting soon!

Next: 2025-16315 — Information Collection Request to Office of Management and Budget; OMB Control Number: 1625-0126

The U.S. Coast Guard wants to keep collecting info from vessels that help with aquaculture, like fish farming, without changing the rules. This affects boat operators involved in these support activities and keeps paperwork steady with no new costs or deadlines. They’re asking for your thoughts before sending their request to the Office of Management and Budget.