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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 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 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.

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.