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OPM CFO Erica Roach Resigns Amid Federal Workforce Overhaul

Roach's departure follows pressure from Trump administration and Elon Musk's government efficiency initiative targeting significant reductions in federal staff.

An American flag is reflected in the window of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) headquarters as people gather to protest, after the Elon Musk-led Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) was charged with oversight of OPM, in Washington, U.S. February 2, 2025. REUTERS/Kent Nishimura/File Photo
A February 4, 2025 photo shows the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) in Washington, DC.
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The Office of Personnel Management Building is the main human resources agency for the federal workforce.

Overview

  • Erica Roach, CFO of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM), resigned after being reportedly pushed out by Trump administration officials.
  • Roach managed over $1 trillion in federal employee benefit funds, including retirement, health, and life insurance programs.
  • The resignation comes during a major federal workforce restructuring led by Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency, aiming to downsize government operations.
  • The OPM has offered resignation incentives to federal employees, seeking a 5-10% reduction in staff by a Thursday night deadline.
  • Labor unions have filed lawsuits against the resignation offers, citing privacy concerns and calling the measures potentially harmful.