# Retirement Processing Backlog Drops by Double Digits

**URL:** <https://www.fedwork.net/t/retirement-processing-backlog-drops-by-double-digits/4072>\
**Category:** Pay, Perks, and Retirement\
**Created:** [May 9, 2026, 5:46pm UTC](https://www.fedwork.net/t/retirement-processing-backlog-drops-by-double-digits/4072 "2026-05-09T17:46:23Z")\
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**Post date:** [May 9, 2026, 5:46pm UTC](https://www.fedwork.net/t/retirement-processing-backlog-drops-by-double-digits/4072/1 "2026-05-09T17:46:23Z")

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This past April, OPM’s [retirement claims backlog](https://www.opm.gov/retirement-center/retirement-statistics/retirement-processing-status.pdf) dropped under 50,000 for the first time since late last year. This was achieved by several factors, including fewer new claims and enhanced processing. The new [Online Retirement Application](https://fedretire.net/online-retirement-application-ora-update/) and internal automation effort are starting to pay off.