A furlough occurs when there is a lapse in funding. A lapse means a number of government activities stop due to a lack of appropriated funding resulting in a number of employees temporarily placed on furlough. DCPAS provides guidance to Department of Defense Components in preparation for a furlough. For specific information or assistance, employees are encouraged to contact their local human resources office.

Resources

• Office of Personnel Management Furlough Guidance
• DOD Furlough FAQs, March 2018
• DOD NAF Furlough FAQs, August 2017
• Reference Guide - Implementation Procedures Guide
• Status of Agency Operations, February 8, 2018
• Apportionment of Obligational Authority for Necessary Agency Operations in the Absence of FY 18 Appropriations, February 8, 2018
• Deputy Secretary of Defense Memo, Potential for Lapse in Funding, February 8, 2018
• Status of Agency Operations, January 20, 2018
• Apportionment of Obligational Authority for Necessary Agency Operations in the Absence of FY 18 Appropriations, January 20, 2018
• Guidance on the Government Shutdown, January 19, 2018
• Deputy Secretary of Defense Memo, Potential for Lapse in Funding, January 18, 2018
• Deputy Secretary of Defense Memo, Guidance for Continuation of Operations During a Lapse in Appropriations, August 26, 2019
• Example of Furlough Notice for Civilian Employees
• Example of Furlough Notice for NAF Employees