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Today we released our first annual Plain Writing Act Compliance Report. We invite you to give it a read.

As you will see in the report, we've primarily focused our efforts on informing and training our own OPM employees. We're also de-cluttering our website and beginning to ensure our documents are written in plain language for everyone. However, we'd like your help. Keep an eye out for a challenge we will issue for you to identify OPM documents we should make easier to understand using plain language.

Until then, we'd love to hear your comments on the report and how you think we’re doing with the plain writing initiative. Please leave us your comments in – you guessed it – the "Comments" section.


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Cemeish Poplar
5/13/2012 at 8:43 PM
I am a TSA TSO. I am not sure where to write. What I need is to find out where I can find my TSA Training Certifications. Things that were in my Learning History in November are no longer there. The Airport I work at were under investigation. Suddenly, my certifications are gone from the History. When requesting my physical file from the Airport I transferred from there is much missing. I have worked for TSA since 2002. The only history in my file are for 2006 & 2007, where is the rest? Can you please tell me where to find my master file? I need help in finding this information. If you cannot help me please refer me to the right place. Thank You Sincerely, Cemeish E. Poplar glorytohisname1@yahoo.com 734-686-4555 562-599-4542 143 E 16th Street Long Beach, CA 90813
Cemeish Poplar
5/13/2012 at 8:45 PM
I am a TSA TSO. I am not sure where to write. What I need is to find out where I can find my TSA Training Certifications. Things that were in my Learning History in November are no longer there. The Airport I work at were under investigation. Suddenly, my certifications are gone from the History. When requesting my physical file from the Airport I transferred from there is much missing. I have worked for TSA since 2002. The only history in my file are for 2006 & 2007, where is the rest? Can you please tell me where to find my master file? I need help in finding this information. If you cannot help me please refer me to the right place. Thank You Sincerely, Cemeish E. Poplar glorytohisname1@yahoo.com 734-686-4555 562-599-4542 143 E 16th Street Long Beach, CA 90813
elaine a ford
5/15/2012 at 7:47 AM
I was a USPS employee and removed as an injured emmployee,because of "no work available"...2yrs later I was compensated $40,000...and appx. $13,000 was withheld in taxes...I need the 1099 or other tax form to file w/ IRS...Thanks for any help...ETPMULLIS@GMAIL.COM 617 9663136
elaine a ford
5/15/2012 at 7:48 AM
I was a USPS employee and removed as an injured emmployee,because of "no work available"...2yrs later I was compensated $40,000...and appx. $13,000 was withheld in taxes...I need the 1099 or other tax form to file w/ IRS...Thanks for any help...ETPMULLIS@GMAIL.COM 617 9663136
Sam Kinsey
5/16/2012 at 4:36 PM
My SCD and rate of pay are incorrect. A request was made to my agency to research my personnel file to adjudicate my benefits and now two years, countless emails and telephone calls and all I get from my agency are excuses as to why they still have not secured my claim. If can't appeal to OPM without notice from my agency and they can't properly research my claim without my file, what is my recourse?
Sam Kinsey
5/16/2012 at 4:37 PM
My SCD and rate of pay are incorrect. A request was made to my agency to research my personnel file to adjudicate my benefits and now two years, countless emails and telephone calls and all I get from my agency are excuses as to why they still have not secured my claim. If can't appeal to OPM without notice from my agency and they can't properly research my claim without my file, what is my recourse?
Debra Teschner
5/17/2012 at 8:37 AM
I would like to know if anyone is going to be assigned to my case, so I might be able to get some money....I was a USPS employee that was OWCP they stopped that now I have no money coming in and no signes of money ,even though I was awarded my disability postal retirement.Do these people go months with out money?
Al
5/22/2012 at 9:52 PM
Why is it taking so long for my dad to get his full retirement? The little bit he currently receives on a monthly basis hardly covers his living expenses let alone his bills. This is causing great financial strain on my family and this will not be able to continue for long. He has failed in all attempts to contact OPM and feels as though it is a lost cause to even try.
Al
5/22/2012 at 9:53 PM
Why is it taking so long for my dad to get his full retirement? The little bit he currently receives on a monthly basis hardly covers his living expenses let alone his bills. This is causing great financial strain on my family and this will not be able to continue for long. He has failed in all attempts to contact OPM and feels as though it is a lost cause to even try.
TSgt Gary
5/30/2012 at 12:42 PM
To whom this may concern, see request/change to SF-86 below: I also emailed the feedback@opm.gov and have not recieved any comments on the below request/change. Please see request below, with the new e-QIP 3.02 the below feature added would greatly enhance the DOD community/processing of signature pages. Request/Change on signature pages for the SF-86: Can the date automatically appear before printing the applicants SF-86 for signatures? Also, another option would be to make this block capable to type in the date before the applicant signs the signature pages. Issue: Recently we had several SF-86's needing to be re-accomplished due to a date not being legible on the signature pages. If the request is changed it would save several days and MAN HOURS from the OPM/ISPM/USM offices trying to get these documents re-signed by the applicant due to a date. Thank you.
TSgt Gary
5/30/2012 at 12:43 PM
To whom this may concern, see request/change to SF-86 below: I also emailed the feedback@opm.gov and have not recieved any comments on the below request change. Please see request below, with the new e-QIP 3.02 the below feature added would greatly enhance the DOD community processing of signature pages. Request Change on signature pages for the SF-86: Can the date automatically appear before printing the applicants SF-86 for signatures? Also, another option would be to make this block capable to type in the date before the applicant signs the signature pages. Issue: Recently we had several SF-86's needing to be re-accomplished due to a date not being legible on the signature pages. If the request is changed it would save several days and MAN HOURS from the OPM/ISPM/USM offices trying to get these documents re-signed by the applicant due to a date. Thank you.
schnorr
6/5/2012 at 1:23 PM
Could someone who is familiar with the Federal retirement system please help us. We lost a family member recently who worked for the post office for 30 years. When we call the OPM to request his "lump sum retirement contributions" they say it's all gone....could this be possible?
schnorr
6/5/2012 at 1:24 PM
Could someone who is familiar with the Federal retirement system please help us. We lost a family member recently who worked for the post office for 30 years. When we call the OPM to request his "lump sum retirement contributions" they say it's all gone....could this be possible?
gary zahlen
6/11/2012 at 11:19 PM
I need some guidance on where to look for existing opm regulations, policies and procedures regarding performance on the job and inability to do that job due to non work medical issues. Just a reference as a place to start so that I may do some research or get to a live person to speak with regardign inequities on the job. Thanks
Cherie Branham
7/6/2012 at 11:41 AM
I need to apply for a "hardship transfer" however the OPM web site indicates a cover letter and resume to include the position I would like to apply to in the "state" I need to move to, to be inc, then take to supervisor who will fwd on to RO director(s). The HR however indicated they ONLY do INTERAGENCY hardship transfers. The problem is there is NO VA Regional office in the area I need to move to, however plenty of DOD federal agency employment I would qualify for. There is NO information available to me on HOW to apply for the much needed non interagency hardship transfer non DOD to DOD (PS) I have prev 5+ yrs in DOD service comitment. Please advise Thanks
Cherie Branham
7/6/2012 at 11:41 AM
I need to apply for a "hardship transfer" however the OPM web site indicates a cover letter and resume to include the position I would like to apply to in the "state" I need to move to, to be inc, then take to supervisor who will fwd on to RO director(s). The HR however indicated they ONLY do INTERAGENCY hardship transfers. The problem is there is NO VA Regional office in the area I need to move to, however plenty of DOD federal agency employment I would qualify for. There is NO information available to me on HOW to apply for the much needed non interagency hardship transfer non DOD to DOD (PS) I have prev 5+ yrs in DOD service comitment. Please advise Thanks
Manolito Toledo
7/11/2012 at 2:42 PM
I retired with disability from USPS last May 5, 2011, until now I'm still receiving interim payments. I emailed OPM regarding this matter several times and all I got is "It has been forwarded to Washington DC." That was done long time ago. You said your quality of services has been improved. (888)767-6738 is useless. I need help.
Manolito Toledo
7/11/2012 at 2:43 PM
I retired with disability from USPS last May 5, 2011, until now I'm still receiving interim payments. I emailed OPM regarding this matter several times and all I got is "It has been forwarded to Washington DC." That was done long time ago. You said your quality of services has been improved. (888)767-6738 is useless. I need help.
Craig Schroeder
7/15/2012 at 9:51 AM
For some of the longer processes wouldn't it be easier to utilze flowcharts with decision models that users can use to follow their need to completion? The flowchart can provide links to help someone get to the correct site and perform the business that they need done.
MILDRED ROSA
7/18/2012 at 12:26 PM
MY FILE HAS BEEN IN BRANCH 7 FOR SEVERAL MONTHS THEY ARE ALWAYS TELLING ME THEY ARE AWAITING A DOCUMENT FROM THE SAME OFFICE SINCE MAY2012
I AM SICK AND RIGHT NOW GOING THREW FINANCIAL STRESS I AM RECEIVING AN ANNUITY BUT ITS NOT ENOUGH, THE OFFICE OF OPM HAS CREATED SEVERAL ESCALATIONS ON MY PART BUT HAVE NOT RECEIVED TOO MANY RESPONSES, TODAY 7/2012 OPM INFORMED ME THAT THEY NO LONGER DO MUCH FOR ME BECAUSE EVERYTHING IS IN THE HANDS OF BRANCH 7 I HAVE LEFT THEM SEVERAL MESSAGE TO DIFFERENT NUMBER BUT HAVE NOT RECEIVED ANY RESPONSES FROM BRANCH 7.
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7/18/2012 at 12:27 PM
MY FILE HAS BEEN IN BRANCH 7 FOR SEVERAL MONTHS THEY ARE ALWAYS TELLING ME THEY ARE AWAITING A DOCUMENT FROM THE SAME OFFICE SINCE MAY2012
I AM SICK AND RIGHT NOW GOING THREW FINANCIAL STRESS I AM RECEIVING AN ANNUITY BUT ITS NOT ENOUGH, THE OFFICE OF OPM HAS CREATED SEVERAL ESCALATIONS ON MY PART BUT HAVE NOT RECEIVED TOO MANY RESPONSES, TODAY 7/2012 OPM INFORMED ME THAT THEY NO LONGER DO MUCH FOR ME BECAUSE EVERYTHING IS IN THE HANDS OF BRANCH 7 I HAVE LEFT THEM SEVERAL MESSAGE TO DIFFERENT NUMBER BUT HAVE NOT RECEIVED ANY RESPONSES FROM BRANCH 7.
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