§ 838.121 OPM's responsibilities.

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Title 5 CFR: Administrative Personnel › Chapter I: OFFICE OF PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT › Part 838: COURT ORDERS AFFECTING RETIREMENT BENEFITS › Subpart A: Court Orders Generally › § 838.121: § 838.121 OPM's responsibilities.

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OPM is responsible for authorizing payments in accordance with clear, specific and express provisions of court orders acceptable for processing.

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