Regs.gov: Merit Systems Protection Board

MSPB Seeks Input for Merit Systems Studies

The U.S. Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB) is seeking public suggestions for its research agenda on Federal workforce issues. Submissions are due by July 1, 2019, and are intended to help MSPB identify key topics for studies ensuring merit system principles are upheld.

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.

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.

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 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.