Federal Workforce: Deferred Resignation Program Largely Responsible for Sixfold Increase in Paid Administrative Leave Salary Costs
September 15, 2026
September 15, 2026
WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 (TNSLrpt) -- The Government Accountability Office issued the following report:
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Federal Workforce: Deferred Resignation Program Largely Responsible for Sixfold Increase in Paid Administrative Leave Salary Costs
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#Fast Facts
Federal agencies can use paid administrative leave (excused absence with pay) for workforce flexibility.
Agencies spent $9.5 billion on salary costs for this leave in 2025 . . .
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Federal Workforce: Deferred Resignation Program Largely Responsible for Sixfold Increase in Paid Administrative Leave Salary Costs
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#Fast Facts
Federal agencies can use paid administrative leave (excused absence with pay) for workforce flexibility.
Agencies spent $9.5 billion on salary costs for this leave in 2025 . . .