# OPM Cites Telework Performance Benefits

An OPM analysis is being cited as support for telework as a tool to improve employee performance, but commenters question whether the evidence is current, with one saying the underlying data appear to be from 2018. The discussion identifies possible savings from smaller office footprints or office closures, but provides no quantified savings, current policy change, solicitation, or contract. For procurement professionals, this is context on a potential facilities-cost consideration—not a confirmed procurement opportunity or direction to change acquisition plans.

- The discussion does not identify an agency telework mandate, facilities action, or funding decision that would drive a specific procurement.
- Contractors supporting federal workplaces should not treat the claims as evidence of near-term demand changes for office space or related services; no agency-specific plans or savings estimates are provided.
- Procurement teams evaluating workspace needs can distinguish this commentary from documented agency requirements and validated cost data.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Published:** October 08, 2026

### Government Entities
- Office of Personnel Management (OPM)
- Government Accountability Office (GAO)

### Key Quotes
> The only useful posts on the topic are when the policy meaningfully changes at one or more agencies, like the loss or gain of AWS at some agencies this year.
> — Community commenter (username not provided)

### Sources
- [OPM’s own analysis supports telework as an effective strategic tool to improve performance](https://www.reddit.com/r/fednews/comments/1x0ppi4/opms_own_analysis_supports_telework_as_an) - reddit-fednews