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OPM to End Federal Survey, Critics Cite Benchmark Loss

7/7/2026

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The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) proposes shifting the Federal Employees Viewpoint Survey to agencies and cutting it to ten items.
OPM Director Scott Kupor announced the plan to end the agency’s annual survey administration.
The agency missed the 2025 survey, violating the statute that mandates an annual employee survey.
Critics warn the move will erase a government-wide benchmark and curb public insight into federal employee morale.

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Story summary

The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) proposes shifting the Federal Employees Viewpoint Survey to agencies and cutting it to ten items.
OPM Director Scott Kupor announced the plan to end the agency’s annual survey administration.
The agency missed the 2025 survey, violating the statute that mandates an annual employee survey.
Critics warn the move will erase a government-wide benchmark and curb public insight into federal employee morale.