There are exceptions for military spouses and employees with disabilities in the policy, which DOGE leaders have touted as a way to shrink the federal civilian workforce.
Acting Director Rob Shriver sees OPM as a vastly transformed agency, but remains wary of a return-to-office and Schedule F revival in the next administration.
Appointees come in four categories as defined by OPM: 1,242 presidential appointees ... who don’t need Senate approval: Most WhiteHouse staff fall in this category, including senior advisors ...