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Federal Guidance
Shutdown furlough guidance issued by the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) and the Office of Management and Budget (OMB)
NASA Operating Status: NASA is currently CLOSED due to a lapse in Government funding.
OPM Shutdown Furlough Website
This page provides information on shutdown furlough.
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).
Special Instructions for Agencies Affected by a Possible Lapse in Appropriations Starting on October 1, 2025
(Sep. 2025) Provides supplemental OPM guidance on payroll, leave, holidays, orderly shutdown, Deferred Resignation Program (DRP), probationary periods, etc.
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.
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.
OPM Sample Letters for Creditors and Mortgage Companies
(Jan. 2019) The following are sample letters that you may use as a guide when working with your creditors.
GSA SmartPay FAQs
Link to helpful information on GSA SmartPay during a lapse in government funding.
