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> I am certain of my decision to resign and my choice to resign is fully voluntary. I understand my employing agency will likely make adjustments in response to
by Jtsummers 2y ago
> I am certain of my decision to resign and my choice to resign is fully voluntary. I understand my employing agency will likely make adjustments in response to my resignation including moving, eliminating, consolidating, reassigning my position and tasks, reducing my official duties, and/or placing me on paid administrative leave until my resignation date.
From https://www.opm.gov/fork/ https://www.opm.gov/fork/
That is what resigners agree to. There is no guarantee of leave and it is up to their agency, not OPM. The FAQ has previously contained information contradicting the OPM Fork letter so it's not surprising the two pages disagree still.
It's not a buyout because it is not a lump sum severance. The payout for annual leave is given to all departing feds (resigning or retiring or RIF'd), it is not unique to this offer.
https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/pay-leave/leave-administration/fact-sheets/administrative-leave https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/pay-leave/leave-ad...
OPM also says that admin leave authority rests with the agency, not them.
- Jtsummers 2y agohttps://www.opm.gov/media/xmxfp34k/opm-memo-legality-of-deferred-resignation-program-2-4-2025-final-1.pdf https://www.opm.gov/media/xmxfp34k/opm-memo-legality-of-defe... Best source for information on this since the FAQ disagrees with the memo and the contents of the letter. > Yes. The decision to grant administrative leave, and for how long, lies largely within the agency’s discretion. That's the official OPM guidance on this, where they're saying that you may have to work and that it is up to the agency and not OPM.
- nkurz 2y agoThanks, this does seem to be a much clearer statement. I appreciate the followup!