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If you prefer, you can write to us at Office of Personnel Management, Federal Employees Retirement System, P.O. Box 45, Boyers, PA 16017-0045, or email us at retire@opm.gov. You can also find this form on our website at .opm.gov/forms/Retirement-and-Insurance-Forms.

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A request for leave of absence form is used by employers to let employees know that they will be taking a leave of absence and to request information regarding the employee's return.

Formerly Standard Form (SF) 71. Privacy Act Statement. Section 6311 of title 5, United States Code, authorizes collection of this information. The primary use of this information is by management and your payroll office to approve and record your use of leave.

Always fill out an OPM 71 form when you need to take time off from work, even if your supervisor has given verbal approval. This will ensure that your accrued time off is accounted for properly, and will prevent any administrative issues from interfering with your time off request.

Leave. Annual leave: You will receive a lump sum payment for any unused leave. It will follow the same electronic deposit as your pay check. Sick leave: If you return to the Federal Government, any accrued sick leave will be re-credited to your account.