The Social Security Administration updated three questions on their WEP/GPPO web page.
Judge Restricts DOGE Access to OPM Systems
A preliminary injunction was issued in the AFGE’s suit against OPM for granting DOGE access to sensitive agency databases.
SSA Update June 9, 2025
The Social Security Administration (SSA) issued updates regarding the Social Security Fairness Act and beneficiary records.
Recruiting Incentives
NARFE announced its 2025 recruiting incentives for members.
NARFE, Coalition Sue Over DOGE’s Access to Private Data
NARFE filed suit with three other associations to stop DOGE’s access to personal data at Office of Personnel Management, Departments of Education and Treasury
NARFE and GAP File Suit to Block Schedule P/C
NARFE files suit with Government Accountability Project in federal court to protect merit-based civil service threatened by Schedule P/C, formerly called Schedule F
Social Security Fairness Act is Law, Repeals WEP/GPO
But, “under SSA’s current budget, SSA expects that it could take more than one year to adjust benefits and pay all retroactive benefits.” (per SSA website)
Emerging Threats to the Federal Community
New NARFE resources cover threats to federal employee and retirees
2025 Federal Budget (12/21/2024)
Congress approves Continuing Resolution until mid-March.
Thrift Savings Plan Update
Coming changes include Roth in-plan conversion option in 2026