GAO Releases Report on Recent Federal Workforce Changes at OPM
The Government Accountability Office released a report examining recent workforce changes at the Office of Personnel Management, alongside five other reports issued July 16–20, 2026.
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GAO says agencies need stronger oversight of federal workforce changes
A Government Accountability Office review released July 20 says implementation and oversight of recent workforce changes at the Office of Personnel Management require attention from Congress and federal agencies.
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GAO: OPM lost 35% of its workforce by March 2026
A GAO report says OPM lost 1,052 employees by March 2026, including many long-serving workers, raising concerns about capacity and federal services.
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GAO Finds OPM Lost 35% of Staff as Questions Mount Over Federal Capacity
A July 20 GAO review found OPM lost 35% of its staff and warned that missing records limited its assessment of the cuts’ costs and effects.