Rule lifecycle · RIN:3124-AA35
Determining the Appropriate Penalty for Federal Employees Charged With Misconduct
Personnel Management Office, Merit Systems Protection Board — observed across 2 documents over 63 days. Use the source documents below before deciding whether this affects your business.
In plain English
Federal agencies now follow standardized rules to determine penalties for employees who commit misconduct, ensuring decisions are fair and consistent across government. Small-business owners with federal contracts should understand these new procedures, as they may affect how disputes with federal agencies are handled and resolved.
First seen
Jul 2, 2026
Last seen
Sep 3, 2026
Latest stage
Rule
PRORULE → RULE
63d
Effective on
Monday, October 5, 2026
Stage timeline
Proposed·Jul 2, 2026·91 FR 40444
Promoting Employee Accountability
comments close Aug 3, 2026#2026-13445
Final·Sep 3, 2026·91 FR 56549
Determining the Appropriate Penalty for Federal Employees Charged With Misconduct
effective Oct 5, 2026#2026-18061