OPM Sets Default Cap on Critical Position Pay
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The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) has issued a final rule updating how the Critical Position Pay (CPP) authority works. CPP is a tool agencies use to pay federal employees more than the standard pay scale to keep them in hard-to-fill roles.
Why it matters: This is mostly an administrative cleanup. It simplifies the paperwork for agencies and HR staff by removing outdated rules that contradicted the statute. It creates a clearer, higher bar for exceptions, meaning fewer agencies will likely get approval to pay above the new default ceiling without direct OPM sign-off.
Who it affects
- Federal agency human resources and compensation staff
The source is the Federal Register entry for the OPM final rule on Critical Position Pay; readers should consult the official text for specific implementation dates and procedural details.
Agency: Personnel Management Office
Source: Federal Register — read the official document