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 | | An agency is required to use the RIF procedures when an employee is faced with separation or downgrading for a reason such as reorganization, lack of work, shortage of funds, insufficient personnel ceiling, or the exercise of certain reemployment or restoration rights. |
 | | For CTAP, proof is a RIF separation notice, notice of proposed removal for declining a directed reassignment or transfer of function outside the local commuting area, certification of expected separation; or other official notice from the agency indicating that the employee is surplus or eligible for discontinued service retirement. |
 | | For ICTAP, proof is a RIF separation notice, notice of proposed removal for declining a directed reassignment or transfer of function outside the local commuting area, or documentation showing separation occurred as a result of reduction in force. |
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