Federal Register #2026-13441

Proposed Rule: Strategic Human Capital Management in Federal Agencies

This opportunity involves a proposed regulatory change by the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) to update federal human capital management practices. - Government Buyer: - Office of Personnel Management (OPM) - No OEMs or vendors are involved, as this is not a procurement action. - Products/Services Requested: - No products or services are being procured; the action is a proposed rulemaking. - Key Details: - Replaces Human Capital Operating Plans (HCOPs) with Annual Staffing Plans (ASPs) - Replaces Human Capital Reviews (HCRs) with Annual Staffing Reviews (ASRs) - Replaces HRStat quarterly review process with Quarterly Staffing Plan Performance Reviews - Strengthens the statutory role of the agency Chief Human Capital Officer (CHCO) - Reduces and refines required survey questions for annual employee surveys - Requires agencies to align workforce planning with budgetary processes and improve accountability - No contract value, period of performance, or line items, as this is a regulatory change, not a procurement.

Description

The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) proposes amending 5 CFR part 250 by replacing Human Capital Operating Plans (HCOPs) with Annual Staffing Plans (ASPs), Human Capital Reviews (HCRs) with Annual Staffing Reviews (ASRs), and the HRStat quarterly review process with Quarterly Staffing Plan Performance Reviews. The proposed changes strengthen the role of the agency Chief Human Capital Officer (CHCO) by requiring appropriate visibility, control, and oversight of human capital functions within the agency. The rule also modifies and reduces the number of required survey questions for annual employee surveys. Comments on the proposed rule must be received by August 3, 2026.

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