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OPM backlog eases but retirees still face long waits

The Office of Personnel Management’s retirement backlog fell to about 55,000 cases in April 2026, down from a February peak, but still about twice 2024 levels. Despite this progress, many federal ...
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They did everything right and still haven’t been paid

Months after retiring, some federal workers are stuck in a bureaucratic maze with no checks, no answers and no clear end in sight.