OPM Retirement Backlog Surges 68% to Start 2025

The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) retirement backlog has surged at the start of the year due to the significant number of federal employees retiring at the end of the calendar year. Although this year's increase is substantial, it has been more severe in previous years. Learn about the causes behind this backlog and understand its implications for federal employees planning to retire soon. Stay informed and prepare effectively for your retirement process. Related Articles OPM Retirement Backlog Surges 68% to Start 2025 https://www.fedsmith.com/2025/02/10/opm-retirement-backlog-surges-68-percent-to-start-2025/ OPM Retirement Claims Processing Finishes 2024 in Strong Position https://www.fedsmith.com/2025/01/08/opm-retirement-claims-processing-finishes-2024-in-strong-position/ Chapters 0:00 Introduction 0:20 OPM Retirement Backlog 1/2025 3:36 Significance for Federal Employees 4:11 Resource from OPM 4:54 Healthy Retirement Applications 5:55 Conclusion