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Update · Feb 13, 2026, 08:20 PMin_progress
Restated claim: OPM will actively review agency actions to ensure compliance with federal personnel law regarding Schedule Policy/Career. OPM finalized a Schedule Policy/Career rule in February 2026, with explicit language that agency actions will be reviewed for compliance with federal personnel law. The final rule was published February 5, 2026 in the Federal Register and will take effect 30 days after publication, with implementation guidance and agency policies provided by OPM. Evidence so far shows policy advancement and establishment of new accountability mechanisms, but formal agency-by-agency compliance reviews and ongoing monitoring appear to be in early stages pending post-implementation oversight.
Update · Feb 13, 2026, 05:25 PMin_progress
The claim states that OPM will actively review agency actions to ensure compliance with federal personnel law regarding the Schedule Policy/Career rule. The OPM final rule, published February 5, 2026, states that OPM will actively review agency actions to ensure compliance with both the letter and spirit of federal personnel law. The rule was published in the Federal Register and takes effect 30 days after publication, meaning active reviews are expected to begin after the effective date. The release also describes safeguards against political discrimination and whistleblower retaliation, and it notes that enforcement of prohibitions will occur at the agency level rather than by the Office of Special Counsel.
Update · Feb 13, 2026, 03:14 PMin_progress
Restated claim: OPM will actively review agency actions to ensure compliance with federal personnel law regarding Schedule Policy/Career. The final rule establishes Schedule Policy/Career in the excepted service and directs ongoing agency review to enforce compliance with the letter and spirit of federal personnel law, with implementation timelines tied to the rule’s effective date. Progress to date includes the final rule publication and deployment of implementation guidance, signaling steps toward accountability but not a completed, agency-wide review program yet. Completion depends on post-implementation enforcement and ongoing agency actions after the rule takes effect in early 2026.
Update · Feb 13, 2026, 02:01 PMin_progress
Restated claim: OPM will actively review agency actions to ensure compliance with both the letter and spirit of federal personnel law under the Schedule Policy/Career rule. The February 2026 policy actions formalize a new accountability framework and indicate ongoing review activity rather than a completed program.
Progress evidence: OPM announced the final rule and issued initial implementing guidance in early February 2026, signaling the start of formal accountability measures and agency responsibilities under Schedule Policy/Career (OPM press release, Feb 5–6, 2026; Federal Register notice Feb 6, 2026).
Milestones and status: The final rule authorizes moving policy-influencing positions into Schedule Policy/Career and establishes the mechanism for agency reviews; however, there is no publicly stated completion date or final assessment of agency compliance as of mid-February 2026. The publishing of the rule and guidance represent concrete steps toward enforcement, not evidence of completed reviews.
Reliability note: Primary sources (OPM.gov), the Federal Register, and official government communications provide a high-quality basis for evaluating the claim. Coverage from related outlets corroborates the timeline, but the substantive findings of agency compliance remain to be demonstrated through subsequent review cycles.
Incentives context: The rule aligns incentives by increasing accountability for policy-influencing roles; continued reviews will depend on agency responses, staffing, and the rate at which identified positions are recategorized or governed under Schedule Policy/Career, as outlined in the official rule and guidance.
Update · Feb 13, 2026, 12:20 PMin_progress
Restated claim: OPM will actively review agency actions to ensure compliance with federal personnel law regarding the Schedule Policy/Career rule. The agency published the final Schedule Policy/Career rule on Feb. 5, 2026, with an effective date 30 days later, and accompanying implementation guidance. As of Feb. 13, 2026, there is no public report confirming that OPM has completed agency-action reviews; the policy is in the pre-implementation phase and enforcement relies on future reviews once the rule takes effect.
Evidence of progress: The final rule and implementing guidance establish the framework for Schedule Policy/Career and authorize ongoing agency oversight. The Federal Register publication and OPM blog/press materials indicate that OPM will review agency actions to enforce compliance with the letter and spirit of federal personnel law, and to support adoption across agencies. The rule cites Executive Order 14171 and outlines protections (merit-based hiring, veterans’ preference, whistleblower protections) alongside prohibitions on political patronage and discrimination. These documents show intent and planned mechanism for accountability going forward.
Evidence of completion, ongoing progress, or failure: Completion is not achieved yet. The rule was published for public inspection and will take effect 30 days after publication (around March 7, 2026). Implementation guidance and templates have been issued, but concrete, publicly reported reviews of agency actions post-implementation are not yet available as of 2026-02-13. Therefore, status remains in_progress with upcoming enforcement activities contingent on the rule’s effective date.
Dates and milestones: Final rule published Feb. 5, 2026; effective date ~Mar. 7, 2026; position placement in Schedule Policy/Career to follow via presidential executive orders after the rule’s effective date. OPM’s guidance materials accompany the rule to aid agencies in adopting the framework. These are the primary milestones available publicly at this time.
Source reliability and caveats: The primary source is OPM’s official news release and the rule text, which are high-reliability government documents. Coverage from secondary outlets should be treated cautiously due to potential interpretation differences. Overall, public information confirms intent and planned process, but actual review actions post-implementation require future reporting.
Update · Feb 13, 2026, 09:59 AMin_progress
Summary of the claim: The claim states that OPM will actively review agency actions to ensure compliance with federal personnel law regarding the Schedule Policy/Career rule. The core promise is ongoing oversight by OPM to verify adherence to both the letter and spirit of federal personnel law in actions related to Schedule Policy/Career.
Progress evidence: On February 5–6, 2026, OPM finalized and published the Schedule Policy/Career rule (the final rule), and issued initial implementing guidance. The agency framed the rule as a mechanism to strengthen accountability and to prevent misuse of policy actions, with OPM explicitly stating it will actively review agency actions for compliance with federal personnel law.
Current status and milestones: The final rule establishes the Schedule Policy/Career category and sets forth the framework for oversight, including agency actions in policy-influencing roles. As of 2026-02-12, there is public documentation of the final rule and initial guidance, but public indications of completed or ongoing agency-level compliance reviews beyond the stated intent have not been published. The completion condition—OPM conducting reviews of agency actions to check compliance—has an announced basis but not a publicly documented tranche of completed reviews yet.
Reliability and incentives: The sources include OPM’s official news release and federal communications (OPM.gov and FedWeek reporting). These are primary or near-primary sources for policy changes. The incentive structure for agencies under the new rule is to align actions in policy-influencing roles with merit-based expectations while preserving accountability, with OPM serving as the oversight body. Given the recency, the strongest conclusion is that the process is active but the explicit completion (a provable set of reviews) is not yet documented publicly.
Update · Feb 13, 2026, 07:01 AMin_progress
The claim states that OPM will actively review agency actions to ensure compliance with federal personnel law regarding Schedule Policy/Career. The February 2026 release from OPM formalizes Schedule Policy/Career and says OPM will actively review agency actions to ensure compliance with the letter and spirit of federal personnel law.
Update · Feb 13, 2026, 04:43 AMin_progress
Claim restatement: OPM will actively review agency actions to ensure compliance with federal personnel law regarding Schedule Policy/Career.
Evidence of progress: OPM announced a final Schedule Policy/Career rule and stated it will actively review agency actions to ensure compliance with federal personnel law. The rule was published February 5, 2026, with an effective date about 30 days later, and implementation guidance was issued.
Current status: The policy is enacted and guidance provided; actual agency-by-agency reviews are anticipated post-implementation, with no public report yet confirming comprehensive completed reviews.
Milestones: February 5, 2026 — Federal Register publication of the final rule; approximately March 7, 2026 — rule takes effect; subsequent placement of positions into Schedule Policy/Career will occur by presidential executive order as applicable.
Reliability: The information comes from OPM’s official news release, a primary source for policy changes; it reflects official intent rather than independent verification of reviews to date.
Overall assessment: The claim is plausible and aligns with stated OPM oversight intentions, but as of now, reviews are anticipated rather than publicly confirmed as completed.
Update · Feb 13, 2026, 03:09 AMin_progress
Claim restated: The OPM indicates it will actively review agency actions to ensure compliance with the letter and spirit of federal personnel law under the new Schedule Policy/Career rule. The final rule establishing Schedule Policy/Career was published February 5, 2026, with implementation guidance issued to agencies on the same date, signaling the start of formal agency-level adoption and oversight processes. As of February 12, 2026, there is public confirmation of the rule and guidance, but no published evidence showing completed or ongoing agency reviews against the new standard beyond the announced intention.
Evidence of progress: OPM publicly announced the final rule, its scope (policy-influencing positions within Schedule Policy/Career), and the key accountability framework, including whistleblower protections and prohibitions on political patronage. The agency also released initial implementing guidance and model policies to support adoption, indicating concrete steps toward implementation and oversight. These actions establish the framework for agency actions to be reviewed, but do not by themselves constitute completed reviews.
Evidence on completion status: There is no public record by 2026-02-12 of any completed agency reviews specifically conducted under Schedule Policy/Career, nor a formal report detailing findings from such reviews. The rule’s effective date is 30 days after publication (approximately March 7, 2026), after which reviews and policy placements would be expected to begin in earnest. The absence of documented reviews or a compliance-report at this early stage suggests the initiative is in the early implementation phase rather than completed.
Milestones and dates: February 5, 2026 — final rule published in Federal Register and public inspection; implementation guidance and template policies released. The rule explicitly states it will take effect 30 days after publication. These dates mark the start of active oversight and placement of positions into Schedule Policy/Career, with subsequent agency-specific actions to follow. The absence of a follow-up compliance report as of 2026-02-12 limits conclusions about concrete progress beyond initial rollout.
Source reliability note: Primary source is the OPM News Release (official government source), supplemented by industry trade coverage (Fedweek) that contextualizes the rule’s scope and potential implications. Coverage from reputable outlets consistently references the same official timelines and guidance, supporting a cautious interpretation that the process is underway but not yet complete. OPM’s own implementing guidance adds to reliability by outlining expected agency steps and protections.
Update · Feb 13, 2026, 12:33 AMin_progress
Claim restatement: OPM will actively review agency actions to ensure compliance with federal personnel law regarding Schedule Policy/Career.
What evidence exists of progress: OPM announced the final Schedule Policy/Career rule on February 5, 2026, and stated it will actively review agency actions to ensure compliance with federal personnel law. The rule creates a Schedule Policy/Career category in the excepted service and outlines protections and prohibitions, with implementation guidance issued to support adoption.
Current status of completion: The rule is finalized and published in the Federal Register, with an effective date 30 days after publication. There is no public report yet of specific agency reviews completed under the new regime as of mid-February 2026.
Dates and milestones: Final rule published February 5, 2026; effective date 30 days after publication. Post-effective actions may place positions into Schedule Policy/Career by executive order, per the release. No completed reviews are documented at this time.
Reliability note: The source is an official OPM news release, which directly states the agency’s intention to review actions for compliance. No independent enforcement actions are reported yet due to the rule’s recency; corroboration from other official documents will strengthen confidence over time.
Follow-up rationale: Monitoring for published agency review findings or corrective actions after the rule’s effective date will indicate progress toward completion. A follow-up around mid-2026 would help determine whether reviews have produced concrete compliance determinations.
Update · Feb 12, 2026, 08:47 PMin_progress
Claim restatement: OPM will actively review agency actions to ensure compliance with federal personnel law regarding the Schedule Policy/Career rule. Status: OPM published the final Schedule Policy/Career rule on February 5, 2026, and issued initial implementation guidance, establishing a formal framework and commitment to oversight. While this marks significant progress, there is no publicly disclosed evidence yet of completed or ongoing agency-specific reviews, so the completion condition has not been met.
Update · Feb 12, 2026, 05:26 PMin_progress
Claim restatement: The claim is that OPM will actively review agency actions to ensure compliance with federal personnel law regarding Schedule Policy/Career. The published article frames this as a central part of the final rule’s enforcement approach, noting that OPM will actively review agency actions to ensure compliance with both the letter and spirit of federal personnel law.
Progress evidence: The source confirms the final Schedule Policy/Career rule was issued on February 5, 2026, with the rule set to take effect 30 days after publication. OPM also states it has issued implementation guidance and model agency policies to support adoption of the new framework, indicating steps toward operationalization and oversight.
Current status vs. completion: As of February 12, 2026, the rule has been published and guidance distributed, but the active review of agency actions to check compliance is contingent on the rule’s effective date and subsequent agency actions. There is no documented completion date for the reviews, and the policy explicitly describes reviews as part of ongoing enforcement rather than a one-time completion.
Reliability and incentives: The primary source is an official OPM news release, which provides direct details on the rule and enforcement approach. Given it is a government communication, it reflects the agency’s stated intent and timeline, though actual review activity will depend on post-implementation processes and agencies’ adherence. The claim aligns with the rule’s emphasis on accountability while preserving merit-based hiring and whistleblower protections.
Update · Feb 12, 2026, 03:40 PMin_progress
The claim asserts that OPM will actively review agency actions to ensure compliance with federal personnel law regarding Schedule Policy/Career. Publicly available materials show that OPM finalized the Schedule Policy/Career rule on February 5, 2026, establishing the policy in the excepted service and directing accountability measures across agencies. The official release notes that OPM will actively review agency actions to ensure compliance with both the letter and spirit of federal personnel law, signaling ongoing oversight rather than a one-time action.
Evidence of progress includes the publication of the final rule in the Federal Register and accompanying implementation guidance, which set the framework for oversight and agency adoption. The rule was published February 5, 2026, with an effective date 30 days later, after which agencies would place eligible positions under Schedule Policy/Career by presidential executive order. Concrete, post-publication agency reviews or findings have not yet been publicly documented as completed.
As of the current date (2026-02-12), there is no public record confirming broad, completed reviews across all agencies specifically verifying compliance under Schedule Policy/Career; the expected ongoing reviews would occur as agencies implement the rule. The completion condition—OPM conducting reviews of agency actions to check compliance with Schedule Policy/Career and federal personnel law—remains in progress pending agency implementation and any formal OPM assessment reports.
Key milestones include the Federal Register publication (Feb 5, 2026) and the 30-day effective date, after which implementation and oversight activities would intensify. Additional milestones would include agency policies adopting Schedule Policy/Career and any OPM-led compliance reviews or reports. Monitoring reports or summaries would help determine when the completion condition is satisfied.
Source reliability: the primary source is OPM’s official news release announcing the final rule; the Federal Register publication provides formal regulatory status. These sources are official government documents and are appropriate for tracking regulatory progress and oversight commitments.
Update · Feb 12, 2026, 02:03 PMin_progress
The claim states that OPM will actively review agency actions to ensure compliance with federal personnel law regarding Schedule Policy/Career. The article describes that OPM has finalized a Schedule Policy/Career rule intended to strengthen accountability and to prevent misuse of the policy for matters like workforce reshaping, with an explicit note that OPM will actively review agency actions to ensure compliance with the letter and spirit of federal personnel law.
Progress evidence includes the publication of the final rule itself (OPM press release dated 2026-02-05) and accompanying implementing guidance materials. The Federal Register notices and related OPM communications outline the scope, eligibility, and oversight expectations associated with Schedule Policy/Career, signaling concrete steps toward implementation and review.
As of 2026-02-12, the status appears to be moving from rulemaking toward implementation, not completion. The rule’s completion condition—OPM conducting reviews of agency actions to check compliance—will likely unfold over time as agencies adjust practices and OPM conducts audits or reviews, with initial guidance and notices indicating active oversight rather than a finalized, complete set of reviews.
Source reliability is high for the event: primary OPM materials (OPM press release and related Federal Register notices) and reputable trade outlets summarizing the rule. These sources collectively support the claim that OPM intends ongoing review as part of implementing Schedule Policy/Career, though explicit, published timelines for the reviews remain limited.
Update · Feb 12, 2026, 12:11 PMin_progress
Claim restatement: OPM will actively review agency actions to ensure compliance with federal personnel law regarding Schedule Policy/Career. The final rule establishes Schedule Policy/Career within the excepted service and commits to active agency action reviews to uphold compliance with federal personnel law (OPM.gov, 2026-02-05).
Evidence of progress: OPM issued a final rule to create Schedule Policy/Career, published February 5, 2026, describing accountability and merit-based hiring, with protections against discrimination. The rule notes it will take effect 30 days after publication, and positions may be placed in Schedule Policy/Career by presidential executive order after the effective date (OPM.gov, 2026-02-05; Federal Register notice, 2026-02-06).
Progress toward completion: The completion condition — OPM conducting reviews of agency actions to check compliance — is potentially ongoing once the rule is in effect, but there is no public evidence yet that OPM has begun specific agency-by-agency reviews or issued findings (OPM.gov, 2026-02-05).
Dates and milestones: Federal Register publication on February 5–6, 2026, with the rule taking effect roughly March 2026 and subsequent executive-order placements of positions. These milestones set a timeline for when compliance reviews could begin in practice (OPM.gov, 2026-02-05; Fed. Reg., 2026-02-06).
Source reliability and notes on incentives: The primary sources are official government outlets (OPM.gov and Federal Register), which provide authoritative information on the rule and its implementation. The stated incentive is accountability for policy-influencing roles while preserving merit-based hiring and whistleblower protections (OPM.gov, 2026-02-05). Follow-up: monitor OPM communications and any implementation or audit reports after March 2026 to confirm start and results of compliance reviews (OPM.gov; Fed. Reg., 2026).
Update · Feb 12, 2026, 10:02 AMin_progress
Summary of the claim: OPM will actively review agency actions to ensure compliance with federal personnel law regarding Schedule Policy/Career, as stated in the Feb 5, 2026 OPM release. The policy creates Schedule Policy/Career within the excepted service and includes accountability measures, merit-based hiring protections, and whistleblower safeguards.
Update · Feb 12, 2026, 05:25 AMin_progress
The claim states that OPM will actively review agency actions to ensure compliance with federal personnel law regarding Schedule Policy/Career. OPM publicly announced a final rule establishing Schedule Policy/Career in the excepted service to strengthen accountability and merit-based staffing procedures. The agency frames the rule as ensuring that policies governing Schedule Policy/Career align with law and policy goals while preventing political misuse.
Update · Feb 12, 2026, 03:57 AMin_progress
Claim restatement: The claim is that OPM will actively review agency actions to ensure compliance with federal personnel law regarding Schedule Policy/Career.
Evidence of progress: OPM finalized the Schedule Policy/Career rule in a Feb. 5, 2026 news release and Federal Register notice. The release states the rule will take effect 30 days after publication and that OPM will actively review agency actions to ensure compliance with the letter and spirit of federal personnel law.
Current status against completion: The rule is in place and includes an ongoing review obligation, but there is no public, fixed-date milestone showing a completed review of specific agency actions as of now.
Dates and milestones: Federal Register publication occurred Feb. 5, 2026, with the rule taking effect 30 days later; post-implementation reviews are contemplated, but no dated completion report is publicly documented.
Source reliability: Primary sources are the OPM news release and the Federal Register notice, both authoritative and policy-focused, supporting a neutral assessment of ongoing review obligations.
Overall assessment: Based on available official documents, the claim describes an ongoing mandate rather than a concluded, dated completion; status should be labeled in_progress until a formal review or report is published.
Update · Feb 12, 2026, 02:19 AMin_progress
Claim restated: OPM will actively review agency actions to ensure compliance with federal personnel law regarding Schedule Policy/Career. The source states that OPM will actively review agency actions to ensure compliance with both the letter and spirit of federal personnel law, in connection with the finalized Schedule Policy/Career rule. The final rule was announced by OPM on February 5, 2026, and published for public inspection that same day.
Update · Feb 12, 2026, 12:08 AMin_progress
Claim restated: OPM will actively review agency actions to ensure compliance with federal personnel law regarding Schedule Policy/Career. The final rule was published February 5, 2026, with implementation guidance issued to support agencies, and positions may be placed into Schedule Policy/Career by presidential order after the effective date. As of 2026-02-11, formal agency reviews under the new framework have not yet begun; progress depends on the rule’s effective date and subsequent designations of positions.
Update · Feb 11, 2026, 09:30 PMin_progress
Restatement of the claim: The article states that OPM will actively review agency actions to ensure compliance with both the letter and spirit of federal personnel law in connection with the Schedule Policy/Career rule.
Progress evidence: The final rule establishing Schedule Policy/Career was published on February 5, 2026, in the Federal Register, with an effective date 30 days later. OPM accompanies the rule with implementation guidance and model agency policies to support adoption across agencies. These steps indicate administrative action is underway to operationalize the review and oversight framework called for by the rule.
Current status of completion: There is no published completion date or milestone indicating that routine reviews have been completed. The stated mechanism is ongoing oversight, not a completed project, and the rule itself sets the basis for reviews going forward rather than terminating on a fixed date.
Key milestones and dates: February 5, 2026 (Federal Register publication of the final rule); March 7, 2026 (30-day effective date after publication). OPM notes enforcement of prohibitions and reliance on agency-level compliance processes rather than the OSC for Schedule Policy/Career protections. These dates establish the formal start of the oversight framework, with ongoing agency reviews intended thereafter.
Source reliability and incentives: The source is an official
U.S. government agency (OPM), which strengthens credibility. As with government rulemaking, the stated intent to review agency actions aligns with accountability goals, though it remains to be seen how rigorously and consistently reviews are conducted across agencies. Given the policy’s nature, expectations should focus on documented agency actions and OPM reporting over time.
Follow-up note: Given the lack of a fixed completion date, a follow-up should assess whether OPM issues any review findings or compliance reports and whether agencies publish their internal policies or corrective actions in response to those reviews by the target date.
Update · Feb 11, 2026, 08:20 PMin_progress
Claim restatement: The article states that OPM will actively review agency actions to ensure compliance with federal personnel law in the Schedule Policy/Career framework. Progress evidence: The final rule establishing Schedule Policy/Career was published for public inspection on February 5, 2026, with an effective date 30 days later, and accompanying implementation guidance and policy templates were released to support agency adoption. This indicates ongoing steps toward compliance design and agency alignment rather than a completed compliance audit program. Current status: As of the article date, OPM commits to active review of agency actions to ensure compliance with both the letter and spirit of federal personnel law, but there is no publicly documented record of completed agency reviews or findings; the policy and guidance imply that review activities will occur as agencies implement the rule and create internal policies. Dates and milestones: Final Rule publication date (February 5, 2026); expected effective date around March 7, 2026; issuance of implementation guidance and model policies around the same period. The article does not present a fixed completion date for reviews, signaling ongoing implementation and subsequent review cycles rather than a finished process. Source reliability note: The primary source is the OPM news release hosting the final rule language, augmented by the Federal Register timing. The information aligns with official government communications and reflects standard rulemaking and implementation sequencing; no external outlets with potential biases are required for this assessment.
Update · Feb 11, 2026, 05:41 PMin_progress
Claim restated: OPM will actively review agency actions to ensure compliance with federal personnel law regarding Schedule Policy/Career. The policy framework moved to a final rule that explicitly ties enforcement to active agency review of compliance with federal personnel law (OPM release; Feb 5, 2026). The rule states that OPM will actively review agency actions to ensure compliance with both the letter and spirit of federal personnel law (OPM release). A concrete milestone cited is publication of the final rule for public inspection on Feb 5, 2026, with an effective date approximately 30 days later (around March 7, 2026) (OPM release; FEDweek coverage). As of 2026-02-11 there is no public confirmation that actual reviews have begun, only the rule’s stated intent and the timing guidance (OPM release; FEDweek). The sources used include the agency’s official release and industry coverage; they establish existence and intent but do not yet demonstrate post-enactment review activity, given the near-term dates (OPM; FEDweek).
Update · Feb 11, 2026, 03:32 PMin_progress
The claim is that OPM will actively review agency actions to ensure compliance with federal personnel law regarding Schedule Policy/Career. The final Schedule Policy/Career rule was published Feb 2026 (OPM news release; Federal Register), signaling progress toward accountability but no public record yet of completed agency reviews under the new framework as of 2026-02-11. The rule and accompanying implementation guidance establish oversight mechanisms and whistleblower protections; however, completion status remains in progress pending concrete reviews and reports. Public sources are official government documents, which are reliable, but no independent verification of completed reviews has been published.
Update · Feb 11, 2026, 02:05 PMin_progress
Restatement: The claim is that OPM will actively review agency actions to ensure compliance with federal personnel law regarding Schedule Policy/Career. The source states that OPM will actively review agency actions to ensure compliance with both the letter and spirit of federal personnel law, as part of the final rule establishing Schedule Policy/Career. Evidence of progress: OPM published the final rule on Schedule Policy/Career in early February 2026, with the rule published for public inspection on February 5, 2026 and taking effect 30 days after publication; implementation guidance and model agency policies were issued to support adoption of the framework. Current status and completion: The rule is in effect and agencies are expected to classify positions into Schedule Policy/Career via presidential executive orders after the effective date; the explicit ongoing review obligation remains a stated policy rather than a completed, standalone action. Reliability of sources: The evidence comes from OPM’s official news release and the Federal Register notice; both are authoritative and reflect the policy and the review obligation. Follow-up considerations: The next update should look for agency reports or OPM oversight announcements detailing actual review activities and audit results.
Update · Feb 11, 2026, 12:07 PMin_progress
Claim restated: OPM will actively review agency actions to ensure compliance with federal personnel law regarding Schedule Policy/Career. The final rule was published for public inspection on February 5, 2026 and will take effect 30 days after publication; the rule notes that specific positions may be placed in Schedule Policy/Career by presidential executive order after the effective date.
The rule establishes Schedule Policy/Career in the excepted service to strengthen accountability, preserving merit-based hiring and protections while enabling accountability for policy-influencing positions; OPM states it will actively review agency actions to ensure compliance with both the letter and spirit of federal personnel law, including whistleblower protections and prohibitions on political discrimination.
OPM has issued implementation guidance and model agency policies to support agencies as they adopt the new framework, including a template policy to protect Schedule Policy/Career employees against prohibited personnel practices.
Evidence so far shows the rule’s publication and accompanying guidance are in place, but there is no stated completion date for the ongoing review of agency actions; the status coherently remains in_progress as implementation unfolds across agencies.
Update · Feb 11, 2026, 09:53 AMin_progress
Summary of the claim: The claim states that the OPM will actively review agency actions to ensure compliance with federal personnel law regarding the Schedule Policy/Career rule. The article and the OPM release frame this as an ongoing enforcement posture tied to the final rule that creates the Schedule Policy/Career category in the excepted service.
Evidence of progress: OPM published a final rule establishing Schedule Policy/Career on February 5, 2026, with an implementation framework including agency guidance and policies. The release states that the rule prohibits certain practices, preserves merit-based hiring and whistleblower protections, and that OPM will actively review agency actions to ensure compliance with federal personnel law. The Federal Register publication confirms the formal regulatory completion and the scheduled effective date.
Completion status: As of February 10, 2026, the rule has been finalized and published, but it takes effect 30 days after publication (around March 7, 2026). Thus, no completed reviews under the new regime are evidenced yet; enforcement and active agency reviews are anticipated to begin after the effective date. No public reports indicate a completed or ongoing set of agency-wide reviews at this early stage.
Dates and milestones: Final rule published February 5, 2026; effective date projected around March 7, 2026; implementation guidance and template policies issued by OPM accompany the rule. The authoritative source is the OPM news release and the Federal Register notice linked in the same material.
Source reliability and incentives: The primary source is an official OPM news release, supplemented by the agency’s Federal Register notice. This alignment supports reliability, though early enforcement activity will depend on post-implementation agency adoption and actual review activity. The uptake by agencies and any subsequent findings will determine concrete progress beyond the publication date.
Follow-up note: If you want a concrete update on whether OPM has begun or completed agency reviews under Schedule Policy/Career, a check around or after the March 7, 2026 effective date would be appropriate.
Update · Feb 11, 2026, 05:49 AMin_progress
What the claim states: OPM will actively review agency actions to ensure compliance with federal personnel law regarding Schedule Policy/Career. What the rule does: OPM finalized a Schedule Policy/Career rule in the excepted service to increase accountability for policy-influencing positions, while preserving merit-based hiring and whistleblower protections. When it was issued: the final rule was published February 5, 2026, with the rule taking effect 30 days later. Implementation guidance accompanies the rule to help agencies adopt the framework.
Update · Feb 11, 2026, 03:31 AMin_progress
Restated claim: OPM will actively review agency actions to ensure compliance with federal personnel law regarding Schedule Policy/Career.
Evidence of progress: OPM issued a final rule establishing Schedule Policy/Career in the excepted service, with implementation guidance and a Federal Register notice published February 2026. The rule details designations, protections, and enforcement roles, and notes that specific positions may be placed in Schedule Policy/Career by executive order after the rule’s effective date.
Status of the stated review activity: The rule states that OPM will actively review agency actions to ensure compliance, but public records as of early 2026 do not show completed agency-by-agency reviews or published findings. The enforcement mechanism positions agency actions as the locus of accountability, not a central OPM review docket.
Key dates and milestones: Federal Register publication on February 5–6, 2026; rule takes effect 30 days later. The policy is in early implementation, with guidance issued to support adoption, rather than finalized review results.
Reliability and context: Official sources (OPM press release and Federal Register) provide the policy’s framework and intent. Absence of published review outcomes means the completion condition is not yet verifiable; ongoing oversight will hinge on future agency reports or OPM updates.
Follow-up note: Monitoring updates around mid-2026 would confirm whether the active-review commitment yields completed assessments or public results.
Update · Feb 11, 2026, 02:43 AMin_progress
Restated claim: OPM will actively review agency actions to ensure compliance with federal personnel law regarding Schedule Policy/Career. The agency published the final rule establishing Schedule Policy/Career in the excepted service, with implementation guidance and a commitment to review agency actions for compliance with federal personnel law. The rule was published for public inspection on February 5, 2026 and takes effect 30 days after publication, around March 7, 2026. The statement that OPM will actively review agency actions is included in the final rule, indicating ongoing enforcement once the rule is in effect.
Progress evidence: The final rule establishing Schedule Policy/Career represents a formal policy milestone and is accompanied by implementation guidance to support agencies. OPM’s language about actively reviewing agency actions signals an enforcement posture once the rule is in force. The timeline centers on the February 5, 2026 Federal Register publication and the March 2026 effective date.
Current status: As of February 10, 2026, the rule has been finalized but enforcement begins after the March 2026 effective date. There is no published completion date for full agency transition, and no reports of universal completion yet. Early compliance steps include agency policy development guided by OPM templates.
Milestones and reliability: The rule cites Executive Order 14171 and preserves whistleblower protections and merit-based hiring, with specific restrictions on political patronage. The primary source is the official OPM release, which provides the authoritative account of the rule and its timelines. Monitoring beyond March 2026 is needed to confirm actual reviews and any early enforcement actions.
Update · Feb 11, 2026, 12:22 AMin_progress
The claim states that OPM will actively review agency actions to ensure compliance with federal personnel law regarding Schedule Policy/Career. OPM announced the final Schedule Policy/Career rule with publication for public inspection on February 5, 2026, and states the rule will take effect 30 days after publication. OPM’s press release notes ongoing agency reviews to ensure compliance with the letter and spirit of federal personnel law under the new framework.
Update · Feb 10, 2026, 10:21 PMin_progress
What the claim states: OPM will actively review agency actions to ensure compliance with federal personnel law regarding the Schedule Policy/Career rule. What progress is described: OPM finalized and published the Schedule Policy/Career rule on February 5, 2026, with language indicating active review to ensure compliance with federal personnel law. Evidence of completion: The rule itself is in place, but there is no public evidence yet that OPM has begun or completed agency reviews under the new framework. Key dates: final rule publication in the Federal Register on February 5, 2026, with a 30-day lead time before it takes effect; the current date is February 10, 2026. Additional context: the release outlines implementation guidance and templates to support agencies, but the tracking of actual reviews remains to be observed. Reliability: The information comes from an official OPM news release, a primary source for this policy; independent verification of review actions is not provided in the immediate reporting window.
Update · Feb 10, 2026, 08:39 PMin_progress
The claim states that OPM will actively review agency actions to ensure compliance with federal personnel law regarding Schedule Policy/Career. The final rule, published February 5, 2026, establishes Schedule Policy/Career and asserts that OPM will actively review agency actions to ensure compliance with the letter and spirit of federal personnel law. Implementation guidance indicates agencies will adopt the framework, with the rule taking effect 30 days after publication; there are no reported results of completed reviews yet.
Update · Feb 10, 2026, 05:32 PMin_progress
Restated claim: OPM will actively review agency actions to ensure compliance with federal personnel law regarding the Schedule Policy/Career rule. The agency-signaled intent is to oversee actions to ensure adherence to both the letter and spirit of federal personnel law.
Evidence of progress: OPM finalized the Schedule Policy/Career rule, explicitly creating an accountability framework and moving policy-influencing positions into the Schedule Policy/Career category. The formal rulemaking and accompanying communications were published in early February 2026, marking a concrete step toward stricter oversight (OPM press release; Federal Register notice).
What has happened so far: The rule formalizes procedures and transfer of positions into Schedule Policy/Career, which establishes the basis for ongoing reviews and enforcement. The Federal Register document confirms the policy change and the accountability objectives associated with the rule.
Evidence regarding completion status: There are public notices about the rule and intended oversight, but no publicly available reports stating that OPM has completed a comprehensive, agency-wide set of reviews as of 2026-02-10. External reporting in early February 2026 indicates intent and structure rather than a completed, agency-wide audit program.
Reliability and caveats: The sources are official (OPM press release, Federal Register) and reputable news outlets covering federal HR policy. While they show the rule’s adoption and stated review, they do not provide detailed, post-implementation review findings. Given the policy’s recency, ongoing reviews are plausible but not yet publicly documented.
Follow-up: For a more definitive status, monitor OPM postings, Inspector General reports, or subsequent Federal Register updates for statements on agency-by-agency reviews and any published review results. Follow-up date: 2026-06-30.
Update · Feb 10, 2026, 03:33 PMin_progress
What the claim stated: The claim asserts that OPM will actively review agency actions to ensure compliance with federal personnel law regarding the Schedule Policy/Career rule.
What the source shows: OPM finalized the Schedule Policy/Career rule and states that it will actively review agency actions to ensure compliance with both the letter and spirit of federal personnel law. The publication date is February 5, 2026, and the rule takes effect 30 days after publication.
Progress evidence: The final rule constitutes a policy milestone, and OPM commits to active reviews as part of the enforcement framework. The article does not report completed or ongoing review findings as of publication.
Completion status assessment: The claim is forward-looking and tied to the rule’s implementation timeline. As of the current date, there is no documented evidence of finished reviews or enforcement actions, so the status remains in_progress.
Source reliability note: The primary source is an official OPM news release, a high-quality origin for policy announcements. Cross-checking with the Federal Register would confirm formal regulatory text and dates. Overall, the information is reliable for tracking policy development, though outcomes are pending.
Incentive context: The policy creates accountability incentives for policy-influencing roles while preserving merit-based hiring and whistleblower protections. The impact will depend on upcoming agency actions and review outcomes, which have not yet been disclosed.
Update · Feb 10, 2026, 01:51 PMin_progress
What the claim states: The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) will actively review agency actions to ensure compliance with federal personnel law regarding the Schedule Policy/Career rule. The stated aim is to enforce adherence to both the letter and spirit of federal personnel law.
Progress evidence: OPM published a final rule establishing Schedule Policy/Career in the excepted service, with the rule announced on February 5, 2026. The release notes implementation guidance and a Federal Register publication date, and states that the rule will take effect 30 days after publication. This establishes the framework for accountability but does not by itself certify that reviews have begun.
Current status relative to the completion condition: There is explicit language that OPM will actively review agency actions to ensure compliance, but there is no public record yet of completed or ongoing agency-by-agency reviews as of 2026-02-10. The completion condition (OPM conducting reviews to check compliance) remains plausible but unverified at this date.
Reliability and incentives note: The source is the OPM press release, a primary government document, which strengthens reliability for the stated intent. The rule’s publication and timing suggest a formal rollout of review mechanisms, but actual review activity depends on subsequent administrative actions by agencies and OPM’s enforcement processes after the 30-day effective date.
Update · Feb 10, 2026, 12:23 PMin_progress
Summary of the claim: The claim states that OPM will actively review agency actions to ensure compliance with federal personnel law regarding the Schedule Policy/Career rule. The current public status indicates that OPM has finalized and published the Schedule Policy/Career rule, with explicit language about reviewing agency actions for compliance. The progress toward the claim, therefore, is that the policy framework and the commitment to oversight exist, but formal reviews of agency actions are not yet evidenced as completed since the rule took effect only after publication and a set implementation timeline.
What evidence exists that progress has been made: OPM announced the final rule establishing Schedule Policy/Career in the excepted service, with a stated purpose to strengthen accountability and tie positions to merit principles. The agency also issued implementation guidance and policy templates to support adoption. The rule was published for public inspection in the Federal Register on February 5, 2026, and will take effect 30 days after publication, indicating the start of the oversight framework once agencies begin placing positions into Schedule Policy/Career.
Any evidence that the promise was completed, remains in progress, or failed: There is no public evidence that actual agency reviews of actions have occurred and been disclosed as of February 10, 2026. The language that OPM “will actively review agency actions” appears in the press materials, but formal review activities would be expected after the rule’s effective date and once agencies implement the policy, which is contingent on a March 7, 2026, effective date. Therefore, the completion condition (OPM conducts reviews) remains plausible but not yet demonstrably completed.
Relevant dates and milestones: February 5, 2026 — OPM publishes the final Schedule Policy/Career rule in the Federal Register; March 7, 2026 (approximately 30 days later) — rule takes effect; following that, positions may be designated under Schedule Policy/Career by executive action. The guidance and templates were issued to facilitate adoption. These milestones establish the framework for oversight but do not confirm completed reviews of agency actions as of the current date.
Reliability of sources: The principal source is OPM’s official news release and accompanying page, which provides the policy overview, enforcement approach, and implementation timeline. The information is corroborated by the Federal Register note of publication and related OPM guidance, making it a high-quality, primary-source basis for assessing progress and status.
Update · Feb 10, 2026, 09:51 AMin_progress
Claim restated: OPM will actively review agency actions to ensure compliance with federal personnel law regarding Schedule Policy/Career.
Evidence of progress: OPM issued a final rule establishing Schedule Policy/Career in the excepted service on February 5, 2026, plus implementation guidance and policy templates to support agency adoption. The rule describes accountability measures for policy-influencing positions and confirms adherence to merit-based hiring while preserving whistleblower protections.
Status of completion: Public materials confirm intent to review agency actions for compliance, but there is no public update confirming that ongoing compliance reviews have begun. The completion condition—OPM conducting explicit reviews of agency actions—has not yet been independently verified.
Key dates and milestones: Final rule published February 5, 2026; effective 30 days after publication (around March 7, 2026). Post-implementation steps include potential placement of positions into Schedule Policy/Career by presidential executive order and subsequent agency guidance.
Reliability and context: Sources are official government communications (OPM) and Federal Register records, lending high reliability. Neutral reporting is limited on whether active, ongoing reviews have commenced; continued monitoring of OPM updates is advised.
Incentives and relevance: The rule seeks to reframe accountability for policy-influencing roles, potentially increasing agency scrutiny and aligning removal procedures with other career positions, while safeguarding merit-based processes and whistleblower protections.
Update · Feb 10, 2026, 05:44 AMin_progress
The claim states that OPM will actively review agency actions to ensure compliance with federal personnel law regarding Schedule Policy/Career. This frames a continuing oversight role by OPM rather than a one-time action. The article’s central promise is that such reviews will be conducted to enforce compliance with both the letter and spirit of federal personnel law.
Evidence exists that the policy framework and oversight commitment are now in effect: OPM published a final rule establishing Schedule Policy/Career in the excepted service, with the rule published for public inspection on February 5, 2026 and an anticipated effective date about 30 days later. The release explicitly states that OPM will actively review agency actions to ensure compliance, signaling an ongoing oversight function once the rule takes effect. These elements indicate progress toward implementing the oversight mandate.
Current status as of February 9, 2026 shows the rule finalized and published, but there is no public record of completed agency reviews under this mandate yet. The completion condition—OPM conducting reviews of agency actions to check compliance with the Schedule Policy/Career rule and federal personnel law—appears not yet fulfilled, given the rule’s ongoing implementation window and the absence of reported review outcomes.
Key milestones include the February 5, 2026 Federal Register publication date for the final rule and the corresponding 30-day lead time to effectiveness, after which specific positions may be placed in Schedule Policy/Career by presidential executive order. The policy’s design, including explicit protections and prohibitions, supports accountability but concrete review actions would follow the rule’s effective date. The source for these milestones is the OPM press release and page detailing the final rule.
Source reliability: the primary source is the U.S. Office of Personnel Management, a federal agency delivering official rulemaking and guidance. Secondary coverage from government and policy outlets corroborates the timing and scope of the final rule. Given the official nature of the rule and the stated oversight intention, the information is authoritative for tracking progress and future review activity.
Update · Feb 10, 2026, 05:00 AMin_progress
Claim restatement: OPM will actively review agency actions to ensure compliance with federal personnel law regarding Schedule Policy/Career.
Evidence of progress: OPM finalized and published the Schedule Policy/Career rule on February 5, 2026, with an effective date about 30 days later, and statements that the rule strengthens accountability and creates enforcement mechanisms. The article also notes implementation guidance and model policies to support agency adoption. No independent post-implementation review findings are documented as of the current date.
Update · Feb 09, 2026, 11:42 PMin_progress
Claim restated: OPM will actively review agency actions to ensure compliance with federal personnel law regarding Schedule Policy/Career.
Evidence of progress: OPM published a final rule establishing Schedule Policy/Career in the excepted service on February 5, 2026, with the rule taking effect 30 days later. The release states that OPM will actively review agency actions to ensure compliance with both the letter and spirit of federal personnel law.
Current status: The rule creates the enforcement posture and assigns responsibility to employing agencies, but public reports of specific agency reviews under Schedule Policy/Career have not yet been published as of February 9, 2026.
Milestones: Final rule published February 5, 2026; effective March 7, 2026; implementation guidance and templates were issued to support agency adoption (OPM news release).
Reliability note: The primary source is an official OPM release, which lends high credibility; corroboration with the Federal Register and subsequent agency notices would strengthen verification.
Follow-up plan: Monitor OPM and agency announcements for concrete reviews, findings, and corrective actions beginning around March–April 2026, with an update by 2026-04-01 documenting initial reviews.
Update · Feb 09, 2026, 09:48 PMin_progress
Restatement of claim: The claim is that OPM will actively review agency actions to ensure compliance with federal personnel law regarding Schedule Policy/Career. The article explicitly states OPM will actively review agency actions to ensure compliance with both the letter and spirit of federal personnel law, framing ongoing oversight as a core part of implementation. The focus is on accountability for Schedule Policy/Career within merit-based personnel protections.
Update · Feb 09, 2026, 08:12 PMin_progress
Claim restated: OPM will actively review agency actions to ensure compliance with federal personnel law regarding Schedule Policy/Career.
Evidence shows the final rule establishing Schedule Policy/Career was published February 5, 2026, with an effective date 30 days after Federal Register publication, indicating the rule exists and began taking effect in spring 2026. OPM also released initial implementing guidance to help agencies adopt the framework.
The rule explicitly states OPM will actively review agency actions to ensure compliance with both the letter and spirit of federal personnel law, though public records of completed reviews post-implementation are not yet available.
Milestones cited include the Federal Register publication date, the rule’s effective date, and the rollout of implementation guidance and model policies to support agencies. Enforcement provisions are designed to be carried out by employing agencies rather than the Office of Special Counsel, while protections for whistleblowers and against discrimination remain.
Reliability note: the primary source is the official OPM news release and the final rule text. Independent outlets corroborate the rule’s existence and purpose, but they do not yet document the outcomes of any active reviews.
Overall assessment: the policy is enacted and includes a commitment to active agency reviews, but public evidence of completed reviews is not yet available, so the status remains in_progress.
Update · Feb 09, 2026, 05:30 PMin_progress
Summary of the claim: The claim states that OPM will actively review agency actions to ensure compliance with federal personnel law regarding Schedule Policy/Career.
Status and progress: OPM published a final rule establishing Schedule Policy/Career in the excepted service on February 5, 2026, as part of implementing Executive Order 14171. The agency states that the rule is designed to strengthen accountability and that OPM will actively review agency actions to ensure compliance with both the letter and spirit of federal personnel law. The rule was published in the Federal Register and will take effect 30 days after publication, with positions potentially placed in Schedule Policy/Career by presidential executive order after the effective date. While the final rule establishes the framework and OPM’s stated commitment to oversight, there is no publicly available evidence as of February 9, 2026 that specific agency reviews underway under the new framework have begun yet.
Evidence of progress: The decisive milestone is the publication of the final rule (Feb. 5, 2026) and the related implementation guidance and model policies released by OPM to support adoption by agencies. The rule clarifies that Schedule Policy/Career positions will be subject to accountability mechanisms and that enforcement of prohibitions against prohibited personnel practices will be conducted by employing agencies. The Federal Register publication confirms the formal completion of rulemaking and the start of the enforcement framework, with the anticipated effectiveness 30 days after publication. The article and OPM release indicate ongoing oversight intent, but concrete, agency-level review activity under the new regime has not been corroborated with separate, public contemporaneous audits or findings as of the current date.
Assessment of reliability: The primary source is OPM’s official news release and agency publication, which provides direct statements about the rule’s design, implementation, and oversight intentions. The ruling is consistent with the administration’s policy goals described in the release, and the Federal Register publication corroborates the timing. To minimize bias, coverage from independent federal publications (e.g., Federal News Network, FedWeek) has echoed the policy’s framework but should be consulted for operational perspectives once reviews commence. Overall, the official sources are authoritative for the stated plan and milestones, while independent outlets can offer operational perspectives once reviews commence.
Context and incentives: The rule’s purpose is to improve accountability for policy-influencing positions while preserving merit-based hiring and whistleblower protections. The incentive structure shifts potential accountability from a narrow set of pathways to a broader enforcement framework coordinated by agencies under OPM guidance. As implementation proceeds, policy-influencing roles may be reclassified and subjected to new accountability standards, which could alter how agencies manage personnel actions, performance, and misconduct concerns. This shift may have downstream effects on workforce management and political risk considerations across agencies.
Notes on dates and milestones: Final rule published February 5, 2026; rule takes effect 30 days later (around March 7, 2026); presidential executive orders may place specific positions into Schedule Policy/Career after the effective date. The current date (February 9, 2026) precedes the rule’s effective date, so the claim’s described oversight is planned but not yet operational in terms of completed agency reviews.
Follow-up suggestion: Check OPM updates around March 2026 for information on when and how agencies begin implementing reviews under Schedule Policy/Career, and look for any agency-specific compliance reports or audits conducted under the new framework.
Update · Feb 09, 2026, 03:24 PMin_progress
The claim is that OPM will actively review agency actions to ensure compliance with federal personnel law regarding Schedule Policy/Career. The U.S. Office of Personnel Management’s final rule states that OPM will actively review agency actions to ensure compliance with both the letter and spirit of federal personnel law, tying this to the Schedule Policy/Career framework implemented by the rule. This language signals ongoing supervisory attention as the rule is implemented (OPM.gov news release, Feb 2026).
Evidence of progress includes the publication of the final Schedule Policy/Career rule in early February 2026 and the publication of implementing guidance and templates to support agencies. The rule implements Executive Order 14171 and outlines how Schedule Policy/Career positions will be designated, with protections like whistleblower rights preserved and removal procedures adjusted. The article notes that the rule was published for public inspection and will take effect 30 days after publication (OPM.gov news release).
As of 2026-02-09, the rule had just been finalized and was pending its effective date; concrete agency reviews under the new framework would logically commence after the rule’s effective date and once agencies begin placing positions into Schedule Policy/Career via executive order. There is no public record yet of completed or ongoing agency reviews under the new framework, only the stated intent and the implementation steps detailed in the final rule and guidance (OPM.gov news release; initial implementing guidance linked on federal channels).
Notes on reliability: the primary source is the official OPM press release, which provides the exact phrasing and timelines for the final rule and its implementation. Secondary coverage (e.g., industry trade outlets) corroborates the rule’s existence and intended effects but may reflect early interpretation. Given the official source, the report reflects the best available, verifiable timeline and commitments as of early February 2026.
If the intent is to track progress against the completion condition—OPM conducts reviews of agency actions to check compliance with the Schedule Policy/Career rule and federal personnel law—the key milestone is the rule’s effective date (30 days after Feb 5, 2026) and subsequent agency actions placing positions under Schedule Policy/Career. The current status remains: final rule issued, implementation underway, with active reviews to be evidenced once agencies begin applying the framework and OPM reports on compliance actions.
Update · Feb 09, 2026, 01:52 PMin_progress
The claim: OPM will actively review agency actions to ensure compliance with federal personnel law regarding Schedule Policy/Career. The source confirms that OPM will actively review agency actions to ensure compliance with both the letter and spirit of federal personnel law as part of implementing the Schedule Policy/Career rule. This establishes a monitoring posture tied to the rule’s implementation (OPM.gov, 2026).
Progress evidence shows the Schedule Policy/Career rule has been finalized and published for public inspection, with the final rule issued on February 5, 2026. OPM also provides implementation guidance and policy templates to support agencies in adopting the new framework (OPM.gov, 2026).
As for completion, the rule takes effect 30 days after publication, meaning full operative standards and the ongoing reviews described are not yet in force as of the current date. The completion condition—OPM conducting reviews of agency actions to check compliance—will begin once the rule is in effect and agencies start applying the policy (OPM.gov, 2026).
Reliability: the primary source is an official OPM news release, which provides the authoritative statement on the rule, its purposes, and the described review posture. External outlets corroborate the coverage but should be read cautiously for editorial framing (OPM.gov, 2026).
Update · Feb 09, 2026, 12:06 PMin_progress
Restated claim: OPM will actively review agency actions to ensure compliance with the Schedule Policy/Career rule and federal personnel law. The agency finalized and published the Schedule Policy/Career rule in early February 2026, advancing accountability for policy-influencing positions within the excepted service. The document itself states that OPM will actively review agency actions to ensure compliance with both the letter and spirit of federal personnel law. While the rule is now finalized, there is no public evidence yet that OPM has begun or completed those reviews across agencies.
Progress and evidence: OPM issued and published the final rule on February 5, 2026, with the rule taking effect 30 days after publication. The agency’s press release and Federal Register posting confirm the rule’s existence, scope, and intent to strengthen accountability. The next concrete milestone would be the initiation of agency reviews by OPM or subsequent reporting on review activity. At this moment, public materials describe the policy and intended enforcement rather than documenting completed reviews.
Completion status: The original completion condition—OPM conducting reviews of agency actions to check compliance—has not been evidenced as completed as of 2026-02-09. The rule’s implementation includes guidance and policies to support agencies, but ongoing review activity by OPM would require separate reporting or notices. Therefore, the status remains in_progress pending publicly reported review actions or findings.
Dates and milestones: Final rule published February 5, 2026; effective 30 days after publication (late March 2026). The administration indicates positions may be placed in Schedule Policy/Career by presidential executive order after the effective date. Notable milestones to watch include OPM announcements of initial agency reviews, compliance findings, and any corrective actions taken.
Reliability note: The principal source is the Office of Personnel Management’s own news release and Federal Register posting, which are official and authoritative. Secondary coverage from reputable outlets corroborates the rule’s existence and intent, though early reporting focuses on policy design rather than execution. Given the official nature of the source, the information about intent to review is reliable, with the caveat that actual review activity is not yet demonstrated publicly.
Update · Feb 09, 2026, 09:32 AMin_progress
What the claim states: OPM will actively review agency actions to ensure compliance with federal personnel law regarding Schedule Policy/Career. The article confirms the final rule and explicitly states that OPM will actively review agency actions to ensure compliance with both the letter and spirit of federal personnel law (OPM news release, 2026-02-05).
Evidence of progress: The final rule establishing Schedule Policy/Career was published in the Federal Register on February 5, 2026, with an effective date 30 days later. OPM also provides implementation guidance and model policies to support agencies in adopting the framework (OPM release, 2026-02-05).
Current status vs. completion: As of the publication date, the rule is being implemented and will enter force after the 30-day window; there is no public indication that agency reviews have begun under the new enforcement mechanism. The claim about active review is consistent with the rule’s enforcement plan, but actual reviews would likely commence after the effective date and accompanying guidance are in place (OPM release, 2026-02-05).
Dates and milestones: Key milestones include the rule’s Federal Register publication on 2026-02-05 and the 30-day effective window, placing initial compliance checks and policy placements on or after approximately 2026-03-07. Additional milestones depend on presidential actions to designate specific positions under Schedule Policy/Career (OPM release, 2026-02-05).
Reliability note: The primary source is an official OPM news release and Federal Register record, which are authoritative for policy announcements and timelines. No corroborating third-party reports are necessary to establish the rule’s publication and effective date, though independent monitoring could confirm subsequent agency actions once reviews begin (OPM release, 2026-02-05).
Update · Feb 09, 2026, 05:00 AMin_progress
The claim states that OPM will actively review agency actions to ensure compliance with federal personnel law regarding Schedule Policy/Career. The final rule establishing Schedule Policy/Career was published by OPM on February 5, 2026, as part of Executive Order 14171 implementation (OPM final rule, 2026-02-05). OPM explicitly states that it will actively review agency actions to ensure compliance with both the letter and spirit of federal personnel law (OPM.gov, 2026-02-05; Fedweek coverage referencing the same language, 2026-02-06).
Evidence of progress includes the publication of implementation guidance and policy templates to support agencies in adopting the Schedule Policy/Career framework, and the rule's effective date being set 30 days after publication (OPM.gov, 2026-02-05). This indicates steps toward concrete enforcement and accountability mechanisms, though the operational impact depends on agency adoption and ongoing reviews.
As of the current date, there is no published completion of the review program or a formal determination that every agency action has been reviewed under the new framework. Given the completion condition—OPM conducts reviews of agency actions to check compliance with Schedule Policy/Career and federal personnel law—the status remains ongoing and contingent on subsequent agency actions and OPM’s review processes (OPM.gov, 2026-02-05).
Source reliability: the primary source is OPM’s official news release documenting the rule, its scope, and the stated commitment to active review, supported by FedWeek coverage that reiterates the active-review language. These are the most direct and current references to the policy and its intended enforcement posture. Follow-up would be to confirm any published OPM review reports or agency-specific compliance updates after March 2026 (OPM.gov, 2026-02-05; FedWeek, 2026-02-06).
Update · Feb 09, 2026, 02:55 AMin_progress
The claim is that OPM will actively review agency actions to ensure compliance with federal personnel law regarding Schedule Policy/Career. The official OPM release confirms the final rule establishes Schedule Policy/Career in the excepted service and states that OPM will actively review agency actions to ensure compliance with both the letter and spirit of federal personnel law. As of the current date, the rule was published on Feb. 5, 2026 and takes effect 30 days after publication, indicating ongoing implementation rather than a one-time completion.
Update · Feb 09, 2026, 01:14 AMin_progress
Claim restated: OPM will actively review agency actions to ensure compliance with federal personnel law regarding the Schedule Policy/Career rule. The agency’s final rule, published Feb 5, 2026, establishes Schedule Policy/Career in the excepted service and states that OPM will actively review agency actions to ensure compliance with the letter and spirit of federal personnel law. This indicates a shift toward ongoing oversight rather than a one-time compliance check.
Evidence of progress: The final rule was issued and published for public inspection in the Federal Register on Feb 5, 2026, with the rule set to take effect 30 days after publication (roughly March 7, 2026). OPM also released implementing guidance and model agency policies to support adoption, signaling steps toward operational oversight and accountability in practice (OPM news release and implementing materials).
Completion status: No evidence yet that specific reviews have occurred or completed actions against agencies since the rule’s publication date (Feb 5, 2026). Given the stated 30-day effective date, formal review activities would be expected to commence after that date. Therefore, the claim remains in_progress rather than complete as of 2026-02-08.
Dates and milestones: Feb 5, 2026 — final rule published in Federal Register; Mar 7, 2026 (approx.) — rule takes effect. OPM also issued implementation guidance and template policies to support agencies in adopting the Schedule Policy/Career framework. These milestones establish the framework for ongoing reviews rather than a completed enforcement action.
Source reliability and note on incentives: The primary source is the OPM press release on the final rule, supplemented by the Federal Register timing. The policy language emphasizes accountability and merit-based procedures, while noting that enforcement of prohibitions against improper practices will be handled by employing agencies rather than the Office of Special Counsel, which is relevant for understanding incentives around oversight and accountability. Given the government source, reporting aligns with official intentions; independent assessments of rollout and agency compliance will be needed to confirm practical effectiveness.
Update · Feb 08, 2026, 11:28 PMin_progress
The claim states that OPM will actively review agency actions to ensure compliance with federal personnel law regarding the Schedule Policy/Career rule. The final rule was published in the Federal Register on February 5, 2026, and OPM issued implementation guidance to support agencies, indicating progress toward the policy framework. The source notes OPM will actively review agency actions to ensure compliance with both the letter and spirit of federal personnel law. Given the rule’s publication and guidance, ongoing reviews by OPM and agency implementation appear to be underway, with no final completion date announced.
Update · Feb 08, 2026, 09:02 PMin_progress
The claim states that OPM will actively review agency actions to ensure compliance with federal personnel law regarding Schedule Policy/Career. This rests on official OPM materials announcing the final rule and intended oversight mechanisms. The foundation is a February 5, 2026 OPM press release and related Federal Register filing.
Progress evidence shows that OPM published the final Schedule Policy/Career rule on February 5, 2026, tying it to Executive Order 14171 and reforms aimed at accountability. The rule applies to policy-influencing positions and includes merit-based hiring, veterans’ preference, and whistleblower protections, while adjusting accountability mechanisms. The materials note the rule’s publication date and a 30-day post-publication effective period.
OPM also issued implementation guidance and a template policy to help agencies adopt the framework, and it clarifies that prohibitions against certain personnel practices are enforced by employing agencies. The combined package signals steps toward ongoing oversight of agency actions under the new rule. Specific agency reviews are anticipated after the rule takes full effect.
Reliability comes from official government communications (OPM press release and Federal Register filing). As of 2026-02-08, the rule has been finalized but not yet in effect; ongoing reviews and enforcement actions are expected once the rule is in force. The claim is therefore best categorized as in_progress rather than complete or failed.
Overall, the available evidence supports ongoing implementation and oversight activities by OPM, with milestones tied to the rule’s effective date and agency policy adoption. No evidence to date shows completion of all reviews, given the post-implementation timeline. Future updates should track agency compliance actions after the 30-day effectiveness window.
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https://www.opm.gov/news/news-releases/opm-finalizes-schedule-policycareer-rule-to-strengthen-accountability/Update · Feb 08, 2026, 07:36 PMin_progress
Claim restatement: OPM will actively review agency actions to ensure compliance with federal personnel law regarding Schedule Policy/Career. Status: the final Schedule Policy/Career rule was published in early February 2026, with implementation guidance issued, but formal agency reviews of actions to ensure compliance have not yet been documented as completed. The available official materials indicate ongoing implementation activities rather than finished oversight reviews as of 2026-02-08.
Update · Feb 08, 2026, 05:02 PMin_progress
Claim restatement: OPM will actively review agency actions to ensure compliance with federal personnel law regarding Schedule Policy/Career.
Progress evidence: OPM finalized and published the Schedule Policy/Career rule on February 5, 2026. The rule establishes the Schedule Policy/Career category within the excepted service and outlines enforcement and review mechanisms. Implementation guidance and a Federal Register notice accompany the final rule.
What exists that indicates progress: The final rule includes a commitment that OPM will actively review agency actions to ensure compliance with federal personnel law, signaling ongoing oversight once the rule takes effect. Public-facing materials also provide implementation guidance for agencies adopting the framework.
Completion status: The rule was published with an effective date 30 days after publication; designated positions may be placed in Schedule Policy/Career by presidential executive order after that date. As of 2026-02-08, the rule is not yet in effect, and formal agency reviews will commence under the new framework once positions are designated.
Key milestones and dates: Publication date 2026-02-05; effective date approximately 2026-03-07; anticipated designation process via executive order following effectiveness. Additional Federal Register and implementing guidance accompany the rule.
Source reliability note: The primary source is OPM’s official news release and Federal Register documents, which provide authoritative details on the rule and its enforcement framework. Supplementary reporting from policy-focused outlets corroborates the status but should be weighed against primary agency materials.
Update · Feb 08, 2026, 03:12 PMin_progress
Restated claim: OPM will actively review agency actions to ensure compliance with federal personnel law regarding Schedule Policy/Career.
Progress and evidence: OPM finalized the Schedule Policy/Career rule and commits to ongoing compliance oversight. The final rule text and materials emphasize that OPM will review agency actions to ensure compliance with both the letter and spirit of federal personnel law, indicating a surveillance and accountability role once the rule is in effect.
Milestones and dates: Feb 5, 2026 – Federal Register publication of the final rule; effect date about 30 days later. OPM issued implementation guidance and templates to assist agencies in adopting the framework.
Current status relative to completion: The completion condition is for OPM to conduct reviews of agency actions under the new rule. While the rule formalizes OPM’s oversight role, active reviews will begin after the rule’s effective date; as of 2026-02-08, those reviews are anticipated but not yet observed under the new framework.
Reliability and sources: Official OPM press release and the Federal Register notice are primary, high-quality sources detailing milestones and implementation. These sources provide concrete dates and stated intentions for compliance review.
Follow-up note: A targeted check on post-implementation reviews should occur after the rule’s effective date, e.g., in early 2026. A follow-up around 2026-04-01 would verify initiation of active agency compliance reviews.
Update · Feb 08, 2026, 01:29 PMin_progress
Summary of the claim: The claim asserts that OPM will actively review agency actions to ensure compliance with federal personnel law regarding Schedule Policy/Career.
Progress evidence: OPM publicly announced a final rule establishing Schedule Policy/Career in the excepted service. The agency press release states that the rule will require agencies to adhere to the letter and spirit of federal personnel law and explicitly notes that OPM will actively review agency actions to ensure compliance (OPM news release, Feb. 5, 2026). The Federal Register notice confirms the final rule publication date as February 5, 2026, with the rule taking effect 30 days after publication (Federal Register entry). These documents establish the regulatory framework and the stated enforcement approach.
Current status vs. completion: As of 2026-02-08, the rule had been finalized and published, and an enforcement posture was described, including active review of agency actions. The completion condition—conducting reviews of agency actions to check compliance—depends on ongoing agency monitoring and subsequent reviews after the rule’s effective date. There is no public evidence yet that specific agency reviews have completed under this new framework by the current date.
Dates and milestones: Final rule published February 5, 2026; rule takes effect 30 days later (approximately March 7, 2026). Presidential executive-order groundwork and implementation guidance were provided concurrent with the rule’s rollout (OPM press release; Federal Register notice).
Source reliability note: The primary, high-quality source is the OPM.gov official news release and a corresponding Federal Register publication. These are official government materials and provide the clearest statement of the rule, its intent, and the enforcement approach. Secondary coverage exists but should be treated cautiously if not corroborated by official documents.
Update · Feb 08, 2026, 12:02 PMin_progress
Summary of the claim: The claim states that OPM will actively review agency actions to ensure compliance with federal personnel law regarding the Schedule Policy/Career rule.
What progress exists: OPM publicly announced the final rule establishing Schedule Policy/Career in the excepted service, with publication in the Federal Register dated February 5, 2026. The agency indicates the rule takes effect about 30 days after publication and has provided implementation guidance to support adoption of the framework.
Status of completion: The completion condition—OPM conducting reviews of agency actions to check compliance—depends on the rule being in effect and agencies implementing it. Active post-implementation reviews are expected to commence after the effective date (approximately March 7, 2026).
Key milestones and dates: February 5, 2026 – OPM publishes the final Schedule Policy/Career rule; March 7, 2026 (approx.) – rule takes effect; thereafter, OPM and agencies are expected to carry out monitoring and compliance actions under the new framework. OPM also released implementation guidance and model policies to aid adoption.
Sources and reliability: The primary sources are OPM’s official news release and the Federal Register notice confirming the final rule, its purpose, and the effective date. These provide reliable, contemporaneous details on scope, enforcement approach, and timelines.
Follow-up note: A targeted follow-up after the rule’s effective date would verify whether OPM initiated agency reviews and any enforcement actions or guidance issued post-implementation.
Update · Feb 08, 2026, 09:49 AMin_progress
Claim restated: OPM will actively review agency actions to ensure compliance with federal personnel law regarding Schedule Policy/Career.
Evidence exists that the policy move has progressed: OPM finalized a rule establishing Schedule Policy/Career in the excepted service, with the final rule published for public inspection in the Federal Register on February 5, 2026. The rule text states that OPM will actively review agency actions to ensure compliance with federal personnel law.
Status of completion: The final rule represents a completed regulatory step, and implementation guidance has been issued. However, there is no public indication that a system of ongoing agency reviews has begun as of 2026-02-07, beyond the stated commitment in the rule.
Dates and milestones: The rule was published February 5, 2026, with a 30-day effective period after publication. It references Executive Order 14171 (dated January 20, 2025) and outlines the scope, protections, and enforcement approach within agencies. Specific positions may be placed in Schedule Policy/Career by presidential executive order after the rule’s effective date.
Reliability note: The source is the Office of Personnel Management’s official news release, a primary and authoritative reference for federal personnel policy changes. Additional coverage from reputable outlets may help corroborate implementation steps, but the OPM page itself is the core factual source for the policy change.
Update · Feb 08, 2026, 05:20 AMin_progress
Restated claim: OPM will actively review agency actions to ensure compliance with federal personnel law regarding Schedule Policy/Career.
Evidence of progress: OPM published a final rule establishing Schedule Policy/Career in the excepted service, tied to Executive Order 14171; the Federal Register notice and the agency page confirm the rule and its intent to enforce compliance with federal personnel law. The rule outlines protections and states that OPM will actively review agency actions for compliance.
Status of completion: The rule becomes effective about 30 days after publication (early March 2026). As of 2026-02-07, implementation and agency reviews are beginning, not yet complete, given ongoing adoption of positions into Schedule Policy/Career via executive order and subsequent agency actions.
Key dates: February 5, 2026 — final rule published; ~March 2026 — rule takes effect; placement of positions via executive order follows. Primary sources (OPM release and Federal Register) corroborate timing and intent.
Reliability: Sources are official government communications (OPM release; Federal Register), providing authoritative details on the rule and its implementation plan.
Update · Feb 08, 2026, 02:56 AMin_progress
Restated claim: OPM will actively review agency actions to ensure compliance with federal personnel law regarding the Schedule Policy/Career rule. The agency published the final Schedule Policy/Career rule and states this review function is part of the implementation framework to ensure accountability.
Progress evidence: OPM issued the final rule establishing Schedule Policy/Career in the excepted service, with publication for public inspection on February 5, 2026, and an effective date roughly 30 days later. The agency also released implementation guidance and template policies to support agencies in adopting the framework, including whistleblower protections and prohibitions on prohibited personnel practices.
Current status: As of February 7, 2026, the rule is in the early implementation phase; formal agency-wide reviews of actions under Schedule Policy/Career are not described as completed. The completion condition—OPM conducting reviews to check compliance—remains in-progress as agencies begin applying the rule.
Dates and reliability: The Federal Register publication date is February 5, 2026, with full effect about March 7, 2026, and ongoing placement of positions into Schedule Policy/Career via executive action. Sources include OPM’s news release and the Federal Register notice, both authoritative for federal personnel policy, supporting the incentive structure toward merit-based accountability.
Update · Feb 08, 2026, 01:23 AMin_progress
Claim restatement: OPM will actively review agency actions to ensure compliance with federal personnel law regarding Schedule Policy/Career.
Evidence shows that the Schedule Policy/Career rule has been finalized and will be implemented, with ongoing oversight planned by OPM. The final rule was published in the Federal Register on February 5, 2026, and will take effect 30 days after publication, after which presidentially designated positions may be placed into Schedule Policy/Career.
Progress indicators include the publication of implementation guidance and model agency policies by OPM to support adoption of the new framework, and explicit language that OPM will actively review agency actions to ensure compliance with federal personnel law. The rule aims to maintain merit-based hiring, whistleblower protections, and prohibitions on political discrimination, while clarifying enforcement responsibilities within agencies.
As of the current date, there is no public evidence that OPM has completed post-implementation agency reviews; the policy is in the early implementation phase. Independent verification of agency review findings remains forthcoming as reviews commence or are reported.
Reliability note: The primary source is an official OPM news release, which is appropriate for tracking policy announcements and implementation steps. Cross-checks with Federal Register notices and subsequent agency policies would strengthen corroboration of progress and any review outcomes.
Overall assessment: The claim is best characterized as in_progress. The final rule has been issued and is set for implementation, with OPM promising active reviews of agency actions to ensure compliance, but publicly verifiable evidence of completed reviews is not yet available.
Follow-up considerations: Monitor OPM announcements and Federal Register updates for any published review results or compliance findings, and track agency-level implementation reports or Inspector General briefings for concrete milestones.
Update · Feb 07, 2026, 11:21 PMin_progress
Summary of claim and status: The claim asserts that OPM will actively review agency actions to ensure compliance with federal personnel law regarding the Schedule Policy/Career rule. The final rule states that OPM will actively review agency actions to ensure compliance with both the letter and spirit of federal personnel law, establishing Schedule Policy/Career in the excepted service and directing ongoing oversight. As of today, the rule has been published and is set to take effect 30 days after publication, with implementation guidance issued to support agencies. The current status reflects ongoing implementation and initial oversight activities rather than a completed series of reviews.
Progress and milestones: The final rule was published February 5, 2026, in the Federal Register, and the OPM press release confirms the active review mandate as part of the rule’s compliance framework. The rule designates Schedule Policy/Career positions within the excepted service and outlines accountability measures, including whistleblower protections and prohibitions on political patronage. Implementation materials and agency policies have been issued to aid agencies in adopting the framework. Concrete completion milestones (e.g., a set of completed agency reviews) are not reported as of the current date.
Reliability and context: The primary source is the OPM news release, which directly quotes the intended active-review stance and provides the core policy details. Supplemental references (Federal Register/official notices) corroborate the rule’s existence, though access to some documents may be restricted. Coverage from reputable outlets (FedWeek, Federal News Network) aligns with the policy’s aims and potential impact. The incentives for agencies to comply are explicit in the rule, including accountability for policy-influencing roles and safeguards against misuse of the Schedule Policy/Career category.
Dates and milestones: Final rule publication date: February 5, 2026. Effective date: 30 days after publication (approximately March 7, 2026). Position placement under Schedule Policy/Career would occur via presidential executive order following the rule’s effective date. OPM guidance and model policies accompany the rule to support agency adoption.
Notes on source reliability: The principal source is the U.S. Office of Personnel Management’s official news release, a high-quality government primary source. Supplemental reporting from reputable outlets corroborates the policy’s existence and intended impact. Given the official provenance, the information reflects the policy’s stated intentions and timeline rather than disputed claims.
Update · Feb 07, 2026, 09:07 PMin_progress
What the claim states: The claim asserts that OPM will actively review agency actions to ensure compliance with federal personnel law regarding Schedule Policy/Career. The OPM release explicitly notes that OPM will actively review agency actions to ensure compliance with both the letter and spirit of federal personnel law, in connection with the final Schedule Policy/Career rule. This establishes ongoing oversight as part of the rule’s implementation. The promise reflects a continuing enforcement-oriented posture rather than a one-time check.
Evidence of progress: The final rule establishing Schedule Policy/Career was published in the Federal Register on February 5, 2026, with the rule taking effect 30 days later. The OPM release describes implementation steps, including guidance and model policies to support agencies. The presence of an explicit review mandate in the rule language indicates a foundational commitment to oversight from the outset of the rule’s operation. No completed audit results are available yet given the rule’s very recent publication.
Current status and milestones: As of February 7, 2026, the rule is published and in the early phase of implementation, with reviews intended to begin under the new framework after agencies place positions into Schedule Policy/Career. The Federal Register notice and the OPM release together confirm the enforcement mechanism and oversight expectation. Concrete audit or review findings would be anticipated after the rule has been in effect for a period and agencies have acted under the new designation and procedures.
Reliability of sources: The primary source is the OPM news release announcing the final rule, which directly quotes the claim and outlines implementation. The Federal Register entry provides the official regulatory status and effective date. Together, these are high-quality, official government sources appropriate for assessing a federal rule’s progress. Media coverage appears secondary and largely consistent, but the official documents are the authoritative basis here.
Follow-up note: A follow-up should verify whether OPM conducts its first agency action reviews under Schedule Policy/Career and reports any findings or compliance gaps. Suggested follow-up date: 2026-04-30 to capture initial post-implementation reviews and early enforcement activity.
Update · Feb 07, 2026, 07:28 PMin_progress
Claim restated: The OPM will actively review agency actions to ensure compliance with federal personnel law regarding Schedule Policy/Career. The February 5, 2026 OPM final rule establishes Schedule Policy/Career in the excepted service and directs ongoing agency reviews to uphold compliance with federal personnel law and the policy’s spirit and letter. Evidence indicates progress on implementing the policy rather than a completed action; the rule itself marks a formalization of the framework and the agency’s commitment to accountability.
Evidence of progress: OPM published a final rule on Schedule Policy/Career, effective 30 days after February 5, 2026, and issued implementation guidance and a model agency policy to support adoption. The rule clarifies prohibitions on political patronage and ensures accountability for policy-influencing positions while preserving merit-based hiring and whistleblower protections. This demonstrates institutional steps toward the claimed reviews, now embedded in regulatory action.
Progress toward completion: The claim’s completion condition—OPM conducting reviews of agency actions to check compliance with Schedule Policy/Career and federal personnel law—has begun with the rule’s publication and forthcoming agency-level enforcement mechanisms. The ongoing reviews are framed as post-implementation activities, rather than a one-time audit, indicating continued assessment and oversight in the policy’s implementation phase.
Milestones and dates: Key milestones include the rule’s publication in the Federal Register on February 5, 2026, its 30-day effective date, and the commencement of presidential executive order-driven placements into Schedule Policy/Career as applicable. OPM’s release also notes implementation guidance and model policies to aid agencies in adopting the framework. These dates establish a regulatory foundation for ongoing compliance reviews rather than a finished action.
Update · Feb 07, 2026, 04:59 PMin_progress
Claim restated: OPM will actively review agency actions to ensure compliance with both the letter and spirit of federal personnel law regarding Schedule Policy/Career.
Evidence of progress: OPM announced the final rule establishing Schedule Policy/Career in the excepted service, published February 5, 2026, as part of implementing Executive Order 14171. The agency states the rule will take effect 30 days after publication, and the page notes that OPM will actively review agency actions to ensure compliance with federal personnel law.
Current status: As of 2026-02-07, the rule has been issued and set to take effect in March 2026; practical agency reviews under the new framework would begin after implementation. The claim about active review is stated in the policy text, but real-world review activity will depend on the rule’s effective date and subsequent agency actions.
Milestones and reliability: Published February 5, 2026; effective date approximately March 7, 2026 (30 days after publication). The policy creates a framework for Schedule Policy/Career and directs ongoing review of agency actions to ensure compliance with federal personnel law, per the OPM press release. Primary sources are official, including the OPM page and related implementing guidance.
Update · Feb 07, 2026, 03:09 PMin_progress
Restated claim: OPM will actively review agency actions to ensure compliance with federal personnel law regarding Schedule Policy/Career.
Evidence of progress: OPM published the final rule on Schedule Policy/Career on February 5, 2026, and issued implementation guidance to agencies, signaling concrete steps toward adoption and oversight. The rule states that it will take effect 30 days after publication, after which agencies may place specific positions into Schedule Policy/Career by presidential executive order. Federal Register publication and related guidance substantiate that ongoing agency implementation and monitoring are intended to follow the rule’s effective date. These filings collectively indicate movement toward accountability measures, not just policy discussion.
Current status against the completion condition: As of February 7, 2026, the rule has been finalized and guidance issued, but the required active reviews of agency actions to check compliance are slated to commence after the rule’s effective date (roughly March 7, 2026). There is no publicly available evidence that such reviews have begun yet, given the near-term timeline. Therefore, the completion condition described in the claim (active reviews already underway) has not yet been fulfilled, though it is planned to begin imminently after the effective date.
Dates and milestones: February 5, 2026 — final rule published; takes effect 30 days later (approx. March 7, 2026). Implementation guidance and model policies released to support agencies, with ongoing compliance monitoring anticipated post-effect. These milestones collectively establish a clear timeline from finalization to active oversight, pending the rule’s effective date. Reliability: primary sources are OPM’s official news release and related agency documents, which are official government materials and provide a direct account of policy changes and intended implementation.
Notes on sources and incentives: The sources are OPM’s own communications, which are authoritative for federal personnel policy. The incentives for agencies include adherence to merit-based hiring, whistleblower protections, and avoidance of political discrimination, with enforcement evolving from OSC to agency-level accountability. Given the policy’s design to strengthen accountability for policy-influencing positions, the anticipated reviews should align with the stated goal of ensuring compliance with federal personnel law once in effect.
Follow-up suggestion: verify whether active reviews have begun by 2026-04-07 and report any findings on agency compliance actions or corrective measures.
Update · Feb 07, 2026, 01:38 PMin_progress
Claim restated: OPM will actively review agency actions to ensure compliance with federal personnel law regarding Schedule Policy/Career. The source confirms OPM’s commitment to actively review agency actions for adherence to the letter and spirit of federal personnel law as part of implementing the Schedule Policy/Career rule. Current status: the final rule establishing Schedule Policy/Career was published Feb. 5, 2026, with an effective date 30 days later, after which agencies may place positions into Schedule Policy/Career by presidential executive order; implementation guidance and model policies have been issued to assist agencies (OPM news release, 2026-02-05). Evidence of progress: the rulemaking is complete and guidance issued, but formal agency actions under the new rule will begin after the effective date. Completion status remains in_progress because actual agency actions subject to review will likely commence only after the rule takes effect and positions are placed via executive order. Reliability note: information from a primary source (OPM official news release).
Update · Feb 07, 2026, 12:18 PMin_progress
Claim restatement: OPM will actively review agency actions to ensure compliance with federal personnel law regarding Schedule Policy/Career. Status update: OPM published a final rule establishing Schedule Policy/Career in the excepted service on February 5, 2026, with an effective date about 30 days later, and announced implementation guidance and model policies for agencies.
Update · Feb 07, 2026, 10:24 AMin_progress
Restatement of the claim: OPM will actively review agency actions to ensure compliance with federal personnel law regarding Schedule Policy/Career.
Evidence of progress: The final Schedule Policy/Career rule was published February 5, 2026, with an effective date 30 days later; OPM issued implementation guidance and model agency policies to support adoption.
Status and milestones: The release does not provide evidence of specific reviews having begun or completed; the rule's publication and guidance constitute initial milestones, but active reviews by OPM have not been documented as of the current date.
Reliability and incentives: The source is an official OPM news release, which supports the stated intent and framework. The policy shifts accountability to policy-influencing positions while preserving whistleblower protections and merit-based hiring, potentially altering incentives for agency leadership once implementation proceeds.
Update · Feb 07, 2026, 05:52 AMin_progress
Restatement of the claim: The claim asserts that OPM will actively review agency actions to ensure compliance with federal personnel law regarding the Schedule Policy/Career rule. The final rule text itself emphasizes ongoing accountability mechanisms and enforcement through agency actions, and states that OPM will actively review actions to ensure compliance with federal personnel law.
Evidence of progress: The policy framework has moved from proposal to final rule, with publication in the Federal Register on February 5, 2026. The rule sets the Schedule Policy/Career design and associated constraints, and OPM states implementation guidance and model agency policies accompany the rollout, to help agencies adopt the framework.
Current status and completion: As of February 6, 2026, the rule has been finalized and published, but it takes effect 30 days after publication (around March 7, 2026). There is no public evidence yet of completed agency actions under the new rule, since the effective date has not arrived and initial reviews would begin only after agencies implement the policy.
Dates and milestones: Final rule published February 5, 2026; rule to take effect 30 days later (around March 7, 2026). The press materials indicate OPM will monitor compliance going forward, but concrete post-implementation reviews or findings have not been reported publicly yet.
Reliability and context of sources: The primary source is OPM’s official news release and Federal Register announcement, which are authoritative for policy changes and implementation timelines. The content presents the stated intent and anticipated enforcement framework; independent verification of subsequent agency actions will emerge after the effective date and subsequent review cycles. The analysis remains neutral and focused on verifiable milestones and timelines.
Update · Feb 07, 2026, 03:58 AMin_progress
Claim restated: OPM will actively review agency actions to ensure compliance with federal personnel law regarding the Schedule Policy/Career rule. The final rule explicitly states that OPM will actively review agency actions to ensure compliance with both the letter and spirit of federal personnel law. This establishes an ongoing oversight commitment rather than a one-off action.
Progress evidence: OPM publicly finalized the Schedule Policy/Career rule on February 5, 2026. The agency also published implementation guidance and templates to support adoption by agencies, and notes that the rule is tied to Executive Order 14171 with a 30-day effectiveness window after Federal Register publication (i.e., effective around mid-February to early March 2026).
What is completed vs. in progress: The rule has been finalized and is set to take effect 30 days after publication; the stated active-review commitment is part of the rule’s provisions, but formal, documented reviews by agencies to enforce compliance will unfold after the rule takes effect and agencies implement the new framework. No public post-implementation review results are cited yet.
Milestones and dates: February 5, 2026 – final rule published in the Federal Register; 30 days after publication – rule takes effect; positions may be designated under Schedule Policy/Career by presidential executive order following the effective date. Implementation guidance and policy templates were issued to support adoption across agencies (OPM news release).
Source reliability note: The primary source is the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) official news release and Federal Register publication, which are primary, authoritative sources for federal personnel policy. Coverage from secondary outlets corroborates the policy change but should be weighed against the official text.
Update · Feb 07, 2026, 01:52 AMin_progress
The claim states that OPM will actively review agency actions to ensure compliance with federal personnel law regarding Schedule Policy/Career. Publicly available documents show that OPM finalized the Schedule Policy/Career rule and began implementing guidance to support agencies, indicating progress toward stronger accountability. The Final Rule and related materials were published in early February 2026, with initial implementing guidance issued on February 5, 2026, and key dates set for the rule to become effective on March 9, 2026, and agencies to issue internal policies by April 8, 2026. This establishes a framework and a clear timeline for agencies to align with the new policy, and signals ongoing compliance reviews as agencies implement the rule.
Evidence of progress includes the Final Rule publication and related materials, which together set expectations for agency action and provide templates and contact points for enforcement and compliance. However, as of the current date, there is no public record of completed agency-wide reviews or formal findings confirming widespread compliance across federal agencies. The completion condition—OPM conducting reviews of agency actions to check compliance—will depend on subsequent actions and documented review results over time.
On reliability, the sources are official OPM communications (OPM news release and GovDelivery posting) and reflect the agency’s own stated plan and milestones. The March 9, 2026 effective date and April 8, 2026 internal-policy deadline suggest a methodical progression toward compliance reviews. Given the newness of the rule and the ongoing implementation phase, the status should be read as progress with ongoing verification pending further agency review reports and OPM findings.
Notes on the follow-up: The near-term milestone is the April 8, 2026 deadline for agencies to issue internal policies consistent with the Final Rule. A follow-up assessment should occur after OPM completes initial reviews and publishes any findings, likely in mid-to-late 2026, to determine whether the completion condition has been achieved.
Update · Feb 07, 2026, 12:19 AMin_progress
What the claim states: OPM will actively review agency actions to ensure compliance with federal personnel law regarding Schedule Policy/Career. Evidence of policy: OPM finalized a rule establishing Schedule Policy/Career in the excepted service, with explicit language that OPM will actively review agency actions to ensure compliance with the letter and spirit of federal personnel law. The rule was published for public inspection in the Federal Register on February 5, 2026, with a 30-day effective period for implementation. The policy description emphasizes accountability, merit-based hiring protections, and prohibitions on political patronage and discrimination.
Update · Feb 06, 2026, 10:36 PMin_progress
Claim restatement: The claim is that OPM will actively review agency actions to ensure compliance with federal personnel law regarding the Schedule Policy/Career rule. The final rule creates a Schedule Policy/Career category in the excepted service and OPM asserts ongoing review of agency actions to ensure compliance with both the letter and spirit of federal personnel law. The policy aims to strengthen accountability for policy-influencing positions while preserving merit-based hiring and whistleblower protections.
Update · Feb 06, 2026, 08:14 PMin_progress
Restating the claim: OPM will actively review agency actions to ensure compliance with federal personnel law regarding the Schedule Policy/Career rule, per the agency’s final rule and guidance. The release states that OPM will review agency actions to ensure compliance with both the letter and spirit of federal personnel law. The rule finalizes a Schedule Policy/Career category and ties oversight to accountability and merit-based hiring.
Progress evidence: the final rule was published for public inspection in the Federal Register on February 5, 2026, with an effective date about 30 days later. The release notes implementation guidance and model agency policies to support agencies in adopting the framework, signaling administrative momentum.
Current status: the completion condition—OPM conducting reviews of agency actions to check compliance—appears forthcoming as implementation proceeds; no documented results of agency reviews are provided in the release. As of publication, the rule is in effect, and agencies may place positions into Schedule Policy/Career by presidential executive order after the effective date.
Key dates and milestones: February 5, 2026 is the Federal Register publication date; the rule takes effect 30 days after that date (around March 7, 2026). After the effective date, positions can be added to Schedule Policy/Career by executive order, with ongoing reviews to follow.
Source reliability: the information comes directly from OPM’s official news release, a primary source for this policy change. Cross-checking with the Federal Register would corroborate the exact timing and enforcement mechanics.
Update · Feb 06, 2026, 05:20 PMin_progress
The claim is that OPM will actively review agency actions to ensure compliance with federal personnel law regarding Schedule Policy/Career. The source confirms that OPM finalized the Schedule Policy/Career rule and states that OPM will actively review agency actions to ensure compliance with both the letter and spirit of federal personnel law. Public evidence shows the policy framework and implementation steps, not a completed set of agency-action reviews. Overall, the rollout appears ongoing rather than concluded.
Update · Feb 06, 2026, 03:28 PMin_progress
Restatement of the claim: The claim says OPM will actively review agency actions to ensure compliance with federal personnel law regarding Schedule Policy/Career.
Evidence of progress: OPM published a final rule establishing Schedule Policy/Career on February 5, 2026, with the rule taking effect 30 days later. The agency states that Schedule Policy/Career applies to a limited set of policy-influencing positions and that OPM will actively review agency actions to ensure compliance with federal personnel law as part of implementing the rule (OPM press release, Feb 5, 2026).
Current status and milestones: The rule finalizes the Schedule Policy/Career designation and outlines implementation guidance; the policy requires presidential executive order placement of specific positions after the rule’s effective date. There is no published completion date for ongoing compliance reviews, so the status remains ongoing as agencies begin applying the rule and OPM conducts reviews as part of implementation (OPM.gov news release; mentions of implementation guidance and reviews).
Reliability and notes: The primary source is the official OPM release, which provides the policy intent, scope, and the stated commitment to review agency actions. Independent coverage reinforces that the final rule was issued and will shape accountability measures, but does not establish a separate timeline for completed reviews. Given the administrative nature of the policy, progress is best understood as ongoing implementation rather than a concluded action.
Update · Feb 06, 2026, 01:41 PMin_progress
Claim restated: OPM will actively review agency actions to ensure compliance with federal personnel law regarding Schedule Policy/Career, aligning with the article's phrasing about checking compliance with the letter and spirit of the law.
Evidence of progress: OPM finalized the Schedule Policy/Career rule, with the final rule published for public inspection on February 5, 2026, and set to take effect 30 days after publication (OPM.gov). The article notes that after the rule’s effective date, specific positions may be placed in Schedule Policy/Career by presidential executive order, signaling implementation steps are moving forward (OPM.gov).
Ongoing status: These items establish a framework and timeline for review activity, but they do not indicate completion of all reviews yet. The completion condition (OPM conducts reviews of agency actions to check compliance) remains in progress pending actual agency review activity and reporting.
Reliability note: The primary source is the official OPM press release, which directly states the policy move, dates, and enforcement posture, making it the most authoritative reference for this claim (OPM.gov).
Context on incentives: The final rule aims to strengthen accountability while preserving merit-based hiring; ongoing agency reviews would reinforce compliance with federal personnel laws and deter prohibited practices, aligning with the policy’s stated goals.
Update · Feb 06, 2026, 12:28 PMin_progress
Restated claim: OPM will actively review agency actions to ensure compliance with federal personnel law regarding Schedule Policy/Career.
Progress evidence: OPM published a final rule on Schedule Policy/Career on February 5, 2026, as part of Executive Order 14171 implementation. The rule states that OPM will actively review agency actions to ensure compliance with the letter and spirit of federal personnel law. The rule also provides implementation guidance and notes the effective date will be 30 days after publication.
Current status and completion prospects: The rule itself constitutes a completed policy change, with compliance reviews anticipated as part of its implementation. However, as of February 6, 2026, formal review activities by OPM would be expected to commence after the rule’s effective date (around March 7, 2026) and with continued agency oversight thereafter. No separate, independent milestone indicating completed post-implementation reviews is provided in the released materials.
Dates and milestones: February 5, 2026 — final rule published; March 7, 2026 (approx.) — rule takes effect; subsequent agency review actions to enforce compliance are anticipated following that date. The article notes that positions may be placed in Schedule Policy/Career by presidential executive order after the rule takes effect. Reliability: The source is an official OPM press release, which is a primary source for policy announcements; no corroborating external reporting is necessary to confirm the rule and stated review intent, though independent oversight or enforcement actions will be observable in agency policies and whistleblower protections documents over time.
Update · Feb 06, 2026, 09:57 AMin_progress
Restated claim: OPM will actively review agency actions to ensure compliance with federal personnel law regarding Schedule Policy/Career. The final rule announcing Schedule Policy/Career was published by OPM on February 5, 2026, and states that OPM will actively review agency actions to ensure compliance with both the letter and spirit of federal personnel law.
Progress evidence includes the completion of the final rule establishing Schedule Policy/Career in the federal civil service, and explicit language about enforcement and reviews. The rule covers policy-influencing positions and includes safeguards such as whistleblower protections and prohibitions on political patronage, with implementation guidance issued to agencies.
The claim’s completion condition—OPM conducts reviews of agency actions to check compliance with the Schedule Policy/Career rule and federal personnel law—has not been definitively fulfilled in a publicly documented, post-rule review cycle as of the current date. The rule itself will take effect 30 days after February 5, 2026, after which agency actions may be reviewed under the new framework.
Key milestones include publication in the Federal Register on February 5, 2026 and the rule’s effective date 30 days later, along with presidential direction via Executive Order 14171 that informed the rule’s creation; ongoing implementation and agency reviews will determine when a demonstrable, completed assessment cycle occurs.
Source reliability: The primary information comes from the OPM press release and the Federal Register notice, both authoritative government sources. Subsequent independent reporting confirms the policy’s scope and intent, but the specific, completed reviews are not yet publicly documented as of the current date.
Update · Feb 06, 2026, 05:26 AMin_progress
Claim restatement: OPM will actively review agency actions to ensure compliance with federal personnel law regarding Schedule Policy/Career. Evidence of progress: OPM published the final Schedule Policy/Career rule on February 5, 2026, and released implementation guidance to support agencies (OPM news release; Federal Register filing). The rule formalizes the framework and states that reviews will ensure compliance with the letter and spirit of federal personnel law, while preserving merit-based hiring and whistleblower protections. Completion status: The rule takes effect 30 days after publication, and initial placement of positions into Schedule Policy/Career will follow presidential executive orders, after which ongoing agency reviews are expected to occur.
Ongoing implications: The release describes enforcement as being conducted by employing agencies under existing statutory authority, with new prohibitions against political patronage and discrimination. It also notes that the rule is intended to improve accountability for policy-influencing positions without eroding core protections. The concrete cadence of completed reviews will emerge as agencies implement the rule and publish their adherence actions.
Source reliability: Information comes from OPM’s official news release and the Federal Register-related materials, which are primary sources for this policy change. Additional implementation materials (e.g., guidance templates) are referenced as supporting documents to facilitate agency adoption. Overall, the status is best characterized as progress toward formalized reviews rather than a completed, universal compliance audit at this time.
Update · Feb 06, 2026, 04:41 AMin_progress
The claim states that OPM will actively review agency actions to ensure compliance with federal personnel law regarding Schedule Policy/Career. The latest official release confirms the final rule published February 5, 2026, and notes that OPM will actively review agency actions to ensure compliance with both the letter and spirit of federal personnel law (OPM.gov, 2026-02-05). There is no published completion date or explicit statement that such reviews have already occurred; the rule’s effectiveness begins 30 days after Federal Register publication, with ongoing implementation steps to follow (OPM.gov, 2026-02-05).
Progress evidence includes the final rule designating Schedule Policy/Career in the excepted service, along with implementation guidance and model policies issued to support agencies. These steps establish the framework for agency reviews and accountability mechanisms, but they do not themselves constitute completed reviews of specific agency actions (OPM.gov, 2026-02-05).
The status thus appears to be policy finalized and in the process of implementation, with OPM signaling ongoing agency reviews as a core purpose of the rule. The absence of a completion date or announced review findings means the claim remains in_progress rather than complete or failed (OPM.gov, 2026-02-05).
Reliability is high given the source is the U.S. Office of Personnel Management, detailing statutory context, enforcement approach, and implementation steps. Substantive outcomes will depend on subsequent OPM reports and agency compliance actions over the coming months (OPM.gov, 2026-02-05).
Follow-up should occur after initial review cycles are completed or a defined reporting period; a reasonable date to reassess progress is 2026-03-15 (OPM.gov, 2026-02-05).
Update · Feb 06, 2026, 02:03 AMin_progress
The claim states that OPM will actively review agency actions to ensure compliance with federal personnel law regarding Schedule Policy/Career. The February 5, 2026 OPM news release describes a final rule establishing Schedule Policy/Career and explicitly states that OPM will actively review agency actions to ensure compliance with both the letter and spirit of federal personnel law. The release also notes the rule’s context, including its publication in the Federal Register and its effective date 30 days after publication. Taken together, the article indicates a plan for ongoing oversight rather than a one-time completion.
Progress evidence exists in the published final rule and its implementing guidance, which formalize the Schedule Policy/Career framework and the associated compliance expectations. The rule, tied to Executive Order 14171 and statutory context, specifies accountability mechanisms and enforcement arrangements at the agency level, with OPM providing implementation guidance to support adoption. The article also clarifies that prohibitions against prohibited personnel practices remain, and that enforcement of these prohibitions will occur at the employing agency level rather than through OCFO channels. These elements establish an ongoing review and governance process rather than a discrete, finished action.
Current status: the rule has been published and will take effect about 30 days after publication, but the ongoing reviews of agency actions to check compliance are described as a continuing obligation rather than a completed milestone. No explicit end date is provided for the review activities, and the completion condition—OPM conducting reviews to check compliance—remains an ongoing governance function. The policy framework itself is in force, with implementation guidance in place for agencies to begin or continue reviews under the Schedule Policy/Career rule. Source reliability is high, as the information comes directly from the OPM federal government release (OPM News Release, 2026-02-05).
Update · Feb 05, 2026, 11:47 PMin_progress
Restatement of the claim: OPM will actively review agency actions to ensure compliance with federal personnel law regarding Schedule Policy/Career.
Evidence of progress: OPM finalized and published the Schedule Policy/Career rule on February 5, 2026, with explicit language that OPM will actively review agency actions to ensure compliance with federal personnel law. The agency issued implementation guidance and model policies to support adoption of the new framework, and the Federal Register notice confirms the rule and its 30-day effective window.
Current status: As of the publication date, the rule has been finalized and the commitment to active review is stated, but formal results of any post-publication agency reviews have not yet been publicly reported. Completion would be demonstrated by documented agency findings and corrective actions following the rule’s effective date.
Dates and milestones: Final rule published February 5, 2026; rule takes effect about March 7, 2026; implementation guidance issued alongside. Related background includes earlier Federal Register discussions in 2025 about performance accountability and policy-influencing positions.
Reliability note: Sources are official government outlets (OPM press release and Federal Register publication), which provide the asserted commitments and dates and are suitable for tracking progress toward the stated completion condition.
Update · Feb 05, 2026, 10:08 PMin_progress
The claim states that OPM will actively review agency actions to ensure compliance with federal personnel law regarding Schedule Policy/Career. Publicly available documents show that OPM finalized the Schedule Policy/Career rule and published it on February 5, 2026, with the rule taking effect about 30 days later. The agency’s press release emphasizes ongoing review to ensure compliance with both the letter and spirit of federal personnel law, indicating an active oversight role once the rule is in force.
Original article · Feb 05, 2026