Entity: Office of Personnel Management

Emails Show SBA Liaison Sharing Resumes with the White House Official Spearheading Trump’s Loyalty Purges

May 21, 2020
American Oversight obtained records from the Small Business Administration showing the agency's White House liaison sending two officials’ resumes to John McEntee on Feb. 28.

FOIA to Multiple Agencies Seeking Directives from the White House Regarding the Reopening of the Federal Government

May 20, 2020
FOIA to the Office of Management and Budget and the Office of Personnel Management seeking directives from the White House regarding the reopening of the federal government.

No Records Response from OPM for the Resignation Letter of Former Director Cabaniss

May 20, 2020
The Office of Personnel Management stated that it had no records responsive to American Oversight's request for any resignation letter and/or farewell email of former Director Cabaniss. American Oversight sought these records in light of reports that Cabaniss may have been pushed out by political appointees looking to ensure political loyalty of government officials.

Rejection from OPM Regarding Email Communications of Former Director Cabaniss Before her Resignation

April 30, 2020
The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) rejected American Oversight's request for records of email communications of former Director Cabaniss. American Oversight sought these records in light of reports that Cabaniss may have been pushed out by political appointees looking to ensure political loyalty of government officials.

News Roundup: Transparency and Oversight Are More Important Than Ever

March 27, 2020
During ordinary times, government transparency maintains a functioning democracy. But during the coronavirus outbreak, it can also save lives.

FOIA to OPM Seeking the Resignation Letter or Farewell Email of Former Director Cabaniss

March 24, 2020
FOIA to the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) seeking the resignation letter and/or farewell email of former Director Cabaniss in light of reports that Cabaniss may have been pushed out by political appointees looking to ensure political loyalty of government officials.

FOIA to OPM Seeking the Email Communications of Former Director Cabaniss Before Her Resignation

March 24, 2020
FOIA to Office of Personnel Management (OPM) seeking the email communications of former Director Cabaniss, in light of reports that she may have been pushed out by political appointees looking to ensure political loyalty of government officials.

Rejection from OPM Regarding Communications Reflecting White House Efforts to Retaliate Against Officials

March 17, 2020
The Office of Personnel Management rejected American Oversights request for records of communications of White House liaisons regarding any efforts to target officials based on perceptions of insufficient political loyalty to the president.

FOIA to OPM Regarding Political Appointees Converting to Career Status

March 1, 2020
FOIA request to the Office of Personnel Management seeking records for political appointees converting to career status, including resumes and SF-50 forms.

No Records Response from OPM Regarding Contracts with George Nesterczuk

February 27, 2020
Office of Personnel Management stated that it had no records of contracts with George Nesterczuk. He was nominated, but not confirmed as OPM director.