Claim for Annual Leave Restoration Because of Alleged Administrative Error

An employee claimed reimbursement for annual leave forfeited because it was in excess of the amount payable to him in a lump sum payment upon his resignation. He claimed that the lost leave was due to the agency's failure to inform him of the leave limitation which constituted an administrative error under P.L. 93-181. That act was not applicable since it provides relief only for annual leave lost by operation of 5 U.S.C. 6304 which limits annual leave carryover to the new leave year. However, if the agency determines that the employee's separation was not in conformance with established agency policy, applicable regulations, or intent of parties, the employee may be restored to the rolls for purposes of leave payment.