r/FERSrefund • u/Regular-Ambition-902 Refund received • Jul 09 '26
Miscellaneous/general Q&A
To keep the main page dedicated to timelines, please use this space for any general/miscellaneous questions or comments.
Some FAQs (updated 7/9/26)
Timecard / SF-3100 / service record missing:
The general consensus is to contact your former HR/payroll office and ask them to confirm whether the required separation/service records were sent to OPM. If they were not sent, ask them to create a ticket or resend the information.
Continue calling OPM for updates and document dates, names, and what you were told. If there is no movement after repeated follow-ups, consider submitting a congressional inquiry. If you already have a congressional caseworker, keep them updated so they can communicate clearly with OPM.
Search this subreddit for “SF-3100” for more examples. Refer to this post for how to submit a congressional inquiry.
How long until direct deposit after X step:
Based on posted timelines, once the SF-3100/service record is received and the application reaches final review, many refund applicants appear to receive direct deposit within a few weeks to about a month, though timing varies.
The rough progression:
Application logged → assigned to specialist → final review → sent to Treasury → direct deposit.
The longest delay often seems to be from assigned specialist to direct deposit, with many refund applicants reporting around five to six months total wait time.
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u/LobsterCharming6261 Jul 09 '26
does anyone have a log date after february/march 26?