The Florida Citrus Industry is continuing the trend towards audit-based inspection programs. In an effort to adjust staffing levels, we are again pleased to offer Voluntary Early Retirement Authority (VERA) as authorized by the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM). We are tendering this offer to all eligible Florida Processed Products Branch (PPB) employees. If eligible, your required retirement date would be no later than June 30, 2010.

If you are interested, contact our servicing Benefits Specialist, Laura Frantes, at (612) 336-3312 or 1-888-616-7595, for specific information.

If you are considering this alternative, it is imperative that your decision be made, and the VERA application be returned, by the May 31, 2010 deadline.