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Shutdown furlough guidance issued by the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) and the Office of Management and Budget (OMB)

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OPM Shutdown Furlough Website

This page provides information on shutdown furlough. 

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OPM Shutdown Furlough Guide and FAQs

(Sep. 2025) The U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) has prepared human resources guidance for agencies and employees on shutdown furloughs (also called emergency furloughs).

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The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) FAQs

(Oct. 2025) The outline and FAQs are based on the legal opinions issued by the Department of Justice (DOJ), and the guidance issued by OMB, regarding agency operations during a lapse in appropriations.

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U.S. Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB) Jurisdiction Contacts and Locations List

Link to a website that helps employees identify MSPB regional and field office locations. 

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GSA SmartPay FAQs

Link to helpful information on GSA SmartPay during a lapse in government funding.