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Surge in Retirements

Questions and answers

Unused leave payments are handled directly by your payroll provider, not OPM. 

In most cases, this payment is issued within one to two pay cycles after your retirement date. If you have specific questions about your leave payout, contact your agency’s payroll office. 

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