The US spent $9.5 billion on federal employee administrative leave last year, with use increasing by 435%. This was linked to a deferred resignation program, costing about $6.7 billion, aimed at reducing the workforce. 
The US spent $9.5 billion on federal employee administrative leave last year, with use increasing by 435%. This was linked to a deferred resignation program, costing about $6.7 billion, aimed at reducing the workforce. 
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The US spent $9.5 billion on federal employee administrative leave last year, with use increasing by 435%. This was linked to a deferred resignation program, costing about $6.7 billion, aimed at reducing the workforce.&nbsp;
