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Kupor Takes Helm of OPM and Seeks to Institutionalize Trump’s Efficiency Reforms

He plans to cut OPM staffing by a third to embed Musk-originated efficiency initiatives into agency operations

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Overview

  • Kupor was sworn in as OPM director earlier this month and said he has zero personal relationship with Elon Musk.
  • He pledged to carry out President Trump’s human resources agenda and eschew objectives misaligned with the administration’s priorities.
  • Kupor intends to formalize measures launched by Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency into lasting personnel policies.
  • OPM is set to shed roughly one-third of its workforce, with about 80% of departures expected to be voluntary.
  • He outlined plans to foster a performance-based culture across federal agencies and to leverage AI tools for talent management and cost reduction.