Changing agencies, retirement accounts

Q: Does time worked at the Federal Reserve count toward time worked for the Small Business Administration?

A: It only counts if you waive any right to benefits from the Federal Reserve retirement system for that prior service and make a deposit into the Civil Service Retirement and Disability Fund. Your current agency can help you work out the details and may be able to arrange the transfer of the contributions you made to the Federal Reserve retirement system into your current retirement system.