OPM publishes the pay tables for the various pay scales (General Schedule, Wage Grade, etc.), handles the majority of insurance benefits and all retirement applications under [[FERS]] and CSRS, manages the majority of security clearances, and hires all Administrative Law Judges (though they are technically employees of the various agencies, OPM hires them to maintain the appearance of their neutrality). | OPM publishes the pay tables for the various pay scales (General Schedule, Wage Grade, etc.), handles the majority of insurance benefits and all retirement applications under [[FERS]] and CSRS, manages the majority of security clearances, and hires all Administrative Law Judges (though they are technically employees of the various agencies, OPM hires them to maintain the appearance of their neutrality). |