OPM
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Office of Personnel Management.
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operations per minute.
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Slang. other people's money.
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Let’s hope the OPM workforce-data model can be replicated to other key areas of government that could use a lot more oversight.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 14, 2026
The suit names OMB Director Russell Vought and OPM Director Scott Kupor, claiming that their actions are unlawful.
From Salon ● Oct. 1, 2025
“I know that we will find new money. And it will be OPM — other people’s money,” she said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 19, 2025
OPM did not immediately respond to the BBC's inquiries about whether some staff might be exempt.
From BBC ● Feb. 23, 2025
For instance, just beyond the unions’ ultra vires argument—i.e., the OPM can’t promise money that Congress hasn’t appropriated—is the fact that the Congressional Budget Office hasn’t produced a cost estimate, as is mandated by law.
From Slate ● Feb. 7, 2025
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