Q. I wish to retire Dec. 1. I am CSRS. After I had submitted retirement papers and everything was set for me to retire, something may come up that would cause me to cancel my retirement (possible buyout, economy). What is the correct procedure to cancel my retirement? My research cannot find the procedure in writing anywhere. Is it a certified, notarized letter? Is it a phone call? To what address should the cancellation be sent? Who to call? A. To cancel your retirement application, at a minimum you would need to inform your supervisor and your personnel office, which would…
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Q. I am a federal employee and was wondering what was the latest I can rescind my retirement application prior to it becoming irrevocable? A. As a rule, an employee may withdraw his retirement application up to the date he separates from the government; however, his agency may decline that request if it has a valid reason for doing so and provides the explanation in writing.
In my June 6 column, I talked about the importance of planning ahead if you want your retirement application to have a better chance of speeding through the process and getting you on the annuity roll. However, what you do to smooth your way into retirement is only part of the process. In this column, I’ll talk about how your agency processes your retirement application. It’s your human resources office’s responsibility to review your retirement application to make sure you are eligible to retire on the date you have set and determine whether you are eligible to continue your health…
Q: How many weeks’ notice is a federal employee retired to give prior to retirement? A: There is no minimum notice requirement in law or regulation. However, courtesy and prudence suggest a minimum of a few weeks. I mentioned courtesy because a supervisor needs to know that you are leaving so he can plan a redistribution of work among those who are left and, where possible, begin the search for a replacement. I mentioned prudence because failure to take the time to shepherd your retirement application through you agency before leaving could result in long delays before you receive your…
Q: I submitted a date of my intended retirement to my supervisor and prior to my retirement, my division hired my replacement as an over-hire for training in my position. However, I want to delay my retirement date for about six to 12 months. Now my question is do I have a job position? A: In all likelihood, you don’t. While you can withdraw your application to retire on the date your specified, your agency can decline your request if it has a valid reason, and provides it to you in writing. Having already filled the position would appear to…