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Uniform Allowances
The Personnel Management Office published this final rule in the Federal Register on April 14, 2026. It took effect on July 13, 2026. Comments closed on May 14, 2026.
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What the agency says
The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) is issuing a direct final rule to raise the maximum annual uniform allowance and the maximum allowable cost payable by the agency for furnishing uniforms from $800 to $1,500, amend the purpose of the subpart and the definition of "uniform," and ensure agencies maintain policies for administering uniform allowance programs. This document also provides guidance on appropriate and inappropriate uses of the allowance, distinguishes uniforms from personal protective equipment, and makes technical edits to improve transparency, accountability, and usability.
Key facts
- Document number
- 2026-07245
- Type
- Final rule
- Action
- Direct final rule
- Agency
- Personnel Management Office
- Published
- April 14, 2026
- Takes effect
- July 13, 2026
- Comments due
- May 14, 2026
- Dates
- This rule is effective July 13, 2026, unless significant adverse comments are received by May 14, 2026. If significant adverse comments are received, OPM will withdraw the relevant provisions of this direct final rule.
- Docket
- Docket ID: OPM-2026-0068
- Regulation ID (RIN)
- 3206-AO73
- Code of Federal Regulations
- 5 CFR 591
- Topics
- Government employees; Travel and transportation expenses; Wages
- Significant
- Yes, under Executive Order 12866
- Pages
- 7
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