CSRS
Administration and General Provisions
Chapter 1
FERS
Subchapter 1A General Information
Section 1A1.1-1 Overview
| A. Introduction | This Chapter briefly describes the organization and use of this Handbook, the “CSRS and FERS Handbook for Personnel and Payroll Offices.” The Handbook contains the instructions agency personnel and payroll offices need to carry out their responsibilities for basic benefits under the Civil Service Retirement System (CSRS) and the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS). This Chapter also describes the responsibilities of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) and employing agencies in retirement matters. This Handbook is issued as CSRS and FERS Handbook for Personnel and Payroll Offices. It replaces FPM Supplement 830-1 and FPM Supplement 831-1, Retirement. | ||
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| B. Topics Covered | AA brief description of the CSRS; and | A brief description of the FERS. | |
| C. Organization of | This subchapter has three sections. |
Section
Name of Section
Page
1A1.1-1
Overview
1
1A1.1-2
Civil Service Retirement System
2
1A1.1-3
Federal Employees Retirement System
4
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| D. Statement of Authority | This Handbook is based on the laws and regulations cited below. | United States Code: Chapters 83 and 84 | Code of Federal Regulations: Parts 831, 841, 842, 843, 844, 845, and 846.12 |