MSPB

MSPB Adjusts Civil Monetary Penalties for Inflation

The Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB) is issuing a final rule to adjust its civil monetary penalties (CMPs) for inflation, effective July 22, 2025. This annual adjustment aligns with the Federal Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act Improvements Act of 2015 and OMB guidance to maintain the deterrent effect of penalties.

MSPB Rescinds Privacy Act System of Records MSPB/GOVT-1

The U.S. Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB) is rescinding its government-wide system of records, MSPB/GOVT-1, concerning appeals and case records. This action is part of a transition to a new internal system, MSPB-1. Agencies that previously relied on MSPB/GOVT-1 will need to publish their own new or revised system notices.

MSPB Amends Practices and Procedures Rule

The Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB) has issued a final rule amending its practices and procedures. This rule updates the agency's organizational and procedural rules to reflect the closure of its New York Field Office and a change of address for its Washington Regional Office. The amendments are effective December 18, 2025.

Merit Systems Protection Board Appellate Jurisdiction Rule Update

The Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB) has updated its rule concerning appellate jurisdiction. This update clarifies the scope of cases the MSPB will hear on appeal, impacting federal employees and agencies. The specific effective date for this rule update is not provided in the document.

Merit Systems Protection Board Civil Monetary Penalty Inflation Adjustment

The Merit Systems Protection Board has published a final rule adjusting civil monetary penalties for inflation. This rule is effective immediately upon publication.

Merit Systems Protection Board Appellate Jurisdiction Update

The Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB) has issued a final rule updating its appellate jurisdiction. This rule, published in the Federal Register, will take effect on March 9, 2026. The update pertains to procedures and scope within the MSPB's appellate processes.

Privacy Act System of Records Rescindment by MSPB

The Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB) is proposing to rescind a government-wide system of records titled 'MSPB/GOVT—1, Appeals and Case Records.' This action is being taken because the system does not meet the definition of a government-wide system. A new internal system will cover the same information.

Privacy Act System of Records Notice

The Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB) is proposing to establish a new system of records titled 'MSPB—1, Appeals and Case Records' and rescind the current government-wide system. This action is taken in accordance with the Privacy Act of 1974 to manage information collected for MSPB's statutory functions.

Merit Systems Protection Board Practices and Procedures Rule

The Merit Systems Protection Board has published a final rule concerning its practices and procedures. This rule, effective December 18, 2025, updates the agency's operational guidelines. The document is a final rule published in the Federal Register.