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Why does it take so long to process retirement applications?
OPM reported that its inventory of unprocessed applications crept back up in October.
By Reg Jones
Latest "FERS" stories
How long must I wait for first monthly annuity payment after retiring?
Your agency will have 30 days from the day you leave to get your retirement application to OPM. What happens next?
By Reg Jones
Is it worth delaying retirement to maximize high-3 at next GS level?
Your “high-3” average pay is the highest average basic pay you earned during any 3 consecutive years of service.
By Reg Jones
Is all the sick leave I accumulated any benefit for retirement?
Am I to go around the rest of my life cursing myself out for having accumulated all this sick leave for naught?
By Reg Jones
How do I tell OPM that I started working again with a FERS retirement?
It's important to know your minimum retirement age to find out if you qualify for certain types of FERS rules.
By Reg Jones
Why is so hard to get a phased federal retirement approved?
Phased retirement allows active federal employees to "retire" from part of their job responsibilities, while continuing to execute other job functions.
By Reg Jones