OPMFinal Rule
Prevailing Rate Systems: Abolishment of Hennepin, MN, as a Nonappropriated Fund Federal Wage System Wage Area
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Summary
The federal government is eliminating Hennepin County, Minnesota as a separate wage area for federal employees who work at military bases and other nonappropriated fund facilities. This means workers in that county will now follow a different federal wage system, which could affect their pay rates and benefits.
Key Points
- 1Hennepin County, Minnesota (which includes Minneapolis) is being removed as its own separate federal wage area
- 2This affects federal workers at military bases, recreational facilities, and other nonappropriated fund operations in that county
- 3Workers will now be classified under a different federal wage system, which may result in changes to how their pay is calculated
- 4This change simplifies federal wage administration by consolidating separate wage areas
- 5The change takes effect after the regulation is officially published
Impact Assessment
If you are a federal employee working at a nonappropriated fund facility in Hennepin County, Minnesota, your wage rates will be recalculated under a different federal wage system, which may result in changes to your pay.
Impact Level
Moderate
Geographic Scope
State-specific
Compliance Cost
Minimal
Who is Affected
Federal Employees
Key Dates
Published
September 9, 2025
This summary is for informational purposes only. It may not capture all nuances of the regulation. Always refer to the official text for authoritative information.
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