Multi-Agency Policy Advisory Council (MPAC)
About MPAC
Multi-Agency Policy Advisory Council (MPAC)
The Multi-Agency Policy Advisory Council (MPAC) is a cross-government group that focuses on the implementation of HR and Human Capital policies. The MPAC is responsible for notifying and updating Shared Service Providers (SSPs—HR/payroll and self-servicing agencies) on new policies, establishing communication between policy owners and SSPs, and ensuring issues with policy implementation are addressed. OPM’s HR Line of Business (HRLOB) facilitates the collaboration of this group. The MPAC is expanding its role in the policy space by leading an effort to improve policy implementation processes across government.
Who is the MPAC?
MPAC members include representatives from OPM Policy Offices and HR/Payroll SSPs that service over 99% of federal civilian employees.
OPM Policy Office members include:
- Combined Federal Campaign
- Congressional, Legislative, and Intergovernmental Affairs
- Federal Data Solutions
- Healthcare and Insurance
- Pay and Leave
- Planning and Policy Analysis
- Recruitment and Hiring
- Retirement Services
- Strategic Workforce Planning
HR/Payroll SSPs and Self-servicing agency members include:
- Defense Finance and Accounting Services
- Defense Manpower Data Center
- General Services Administration
- Department of Health and Human Services
- Interior Business Center
- National Finance Center
- Department of State
- Treasury Shared Services Center
- Treasury Shared Services Center Administrative Resource Center
- Bonneville Power Administration
- Office of the Director of National Intelligence
- Department of Energy
- Federal Reserve Board of Governors
- National Security Agency
- Tennessee Valley Authority
- United States Postal Service
What does the MPAC do?
Policy Rollout, Implementation, and Support
MPAC has worked with OPM policy owners to support SSPs in the rollout, implementation, and support of several key HR policies, including: Telework Enhancement Act of 2010, Affordable Care Act Employer Shared Responsibility of 2010, Federal Employees Health Benefits Program updates, Cybersecurity Workforce Assessment Act of 2014, Wounded Warriors Federal Leave Act of 2015, and the Administrative Leave Act of 2016.
Working Groups
MPAC organized Governmentwide working groups for the Combined Federal Campaign Central Campaign Administrator and the Department of Labor’s Unemployment Compensation for Federal Employees (UCFE) Automation initiative. MPAC also facilitated a working group between Pay and Leave and SSPs to implement the Administrative Leave Act of 2016.
FAQ
Q: When does the MPAC meet?
A: The MPAC meets on the second Tuesday of each month from 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM Eastern Standard Time.
Q: How can I participate in MPAC meetings and/or be included on the policy distribution list?
A: If you would like to be included in meetings and/or the distribution list, please contact HRLOB@opm.gov.
Q: How can I find out who is representing my agency and/or SSP?
A: Contact the HRLOB at HRLOB@opm.gov to inquire about your representative.