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August 2025 NEWSLETTER
Summary of OPM Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on Awards and Performance Management
To support President Trump’s initiative to create a high-performance Federal workplace where exceptional contributions are recognized and rewarded, the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) has issued new guidance on individual and group awards. This guidance replaces all prior awards policies and applies to all positions under subchapter I of chapter 43 of title 5.
Key Points for IRS Managers
Bottom Line for Managers:
This guidance signals a shift toward performance awards that are more competitive and directly tied to measurable results. As a manager, it will be more important than ever to document exceptional contributions, differentiate ratings objectively, and ensure awards go to those whose work clearly advances IRS goals.
Read the full OPM Policy Guidance on Performance Management
Click Here for a Quick Reference Guide
The Federal Employees and Contractors Oral History Project
The Volcker Alliance has partnered with the Organization of American Historians to support their important initiative to capture the stories of federal employees and contractors. Please help us spread the word about The Federal Employees and Contractors Oral History Project by encouraging current and former federal employees and contractors to share their stories!Your Story Matters: Share Your Experience for History
Have you been affected by the federal workforce disruptions that began in January 2025? Are you a federal employee interested in telling your story about being a civil servant? Your voice and experience are crucial to documenting this pivotal moment in American history.
The Federal Employees and Contractors Oral History Project—an initiative by Organization of American Historians, with support from the Volcker Alliance—is seeking current and former federal employees and contractors to share their stories. Whether you've faced termination, contract cancellation, or other workforce disruptions, your firsthand account will help preserve vital institutional knowledge and highlight the essential contributions of public servants.
Why participate?
Your story—about your work, your experiences navigating these changes, and your insights about public service—deserves to be documented and preserved. By participating, you're not just sharing your experience; you're contributing to the historical record and helping others understand what federal service truly means.
Hundreds of colleagues have already expressed interest in sharing their stories. Join this important effort to document this historic moment and spotlight the people behind public work.
Ready to share your story? Learn more and get involved here.
Don't miss this Professional Pathways Event
OPM Executive Development Programs
PMA is excited to share that the Senior Executive Association (SEA) will be hosting a webinar with the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) focused on their newly enhanced executive development programs.
This is a valuable opportunity to:
Whether you're a current executive or developing the next generation of leaders, this session will offer timely and practical insights.
Webinar Details and Registration Information:
Date: Monday, August 25, 2025
Time: 12:00pm ET
Professional Managers Association Written Statement for IRSAC July 2025 Meeting
On behalf of the Professional Managers Association - the non-profit professional association that has, since 1981, represented professional managers, management officials, and non-bargaining unit (NBU) employees at the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) – we write to provide the IRSAC with information and insights into the extremely challenging circumstances that IRS managers are currently leading through. PMA believes engaging in this public forum is important, because we are currently hard pressed to find willing leaders in the IRS, Treasury, or in the majority of Congress who will substantively engage on critical issues facing IRS managers and the IRS workforce and their nexus with tax administration and customer service.
PMA Letter on IRS FY 2026 Appropriations
Dear Chairman Joyce, Ranking Member Hoyer, and Members of the Subcommittee:On behalf of the Professional Managers Association – the non-profit professional association that has, since 1981, represented professional managers, management officials, and non-bargaining unit employees at the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) – I write regarding funding for the IRS in FY 2026.During the past two filing seasons the IRS demonstrated to Congress and the American people that with adequate investment our dedicated employees will deliver a smooth and successful filing season. With adequate resources to achieve its mission, the IRS demonstrated its capability to deliver a smooth and successful filing season with adequate investment. The IRS assisted more taxpayers in person while expanding free filing options and improved digital tools on IRS.gov. In recent years the IRS has also been able to make progress on critical IT modernization, customer service improvements, and hiring efforts through multi-year funding provided by the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). These advancements made a real difference for millions of taxpayers, with phone and customer service levels jumping over 60 points in recent years.
I want to update you on several exciting modifications to the CareerSupport4U.com website. Over the past couple months, the site has added and updated resources, to include:
New categories have been added, including:
Website link: https://careersupport4u.com/
