Agencies appear to be making unauthorized payments on a large scale. Federal spending law prohibits agencies from using funds without congressional authorization. But under the Fork in the Road deferred resignation program (DRP), tens of thousands of employees are receiving full salaries while barred from working. These expenditures may not only be ill-advised but could violate the law and expose agency officials to personal liability.
https://www.govexec.com/pay-benefits/2025/07/why-federal-program-paying-employees-not-work-may-violate-spending-laws/406896/
