REMISSION

Question 0

What form # is used for applying for a remission of indebtedness?

Answer 0

CG-5489-1

Question 1

What does GAO stand for?

Answer 1

General accounting office

Question 2

If claiming financial hardship, what form needs to be filled out and endorsed with the CG-5489-1?

Answer 2

CG-5489B financial statement

Question 3

Who qualifies to request a remission of indebtedness?

Answer 3

Only AD enlisted personnel

Question 4

How many days upon receipt of notice of overpayment do you have to apply for a remission?

Answer 4

15 days

Question 5

How many days does the command have to endorse and send off request to PPC (MAS)?

Answer 5

Within 5 working days upon receipt from member

Question 6

How many days does PPC (MAS) have to take action?

Answer 6

Within 3 working days of receipt of CG-5489-1 (remission application)

Question 7

What branch of HQ does PPC (MAS) send the application and endorsements to?

Answer 7

COMDT (CG-1332)

Question 8

If at a deploying or deployed unit and you receive notice of overpayment, how many days do you have to request a suspension of collection action?

Answer 8

60 days

Question 9

What qualifies for remission?

Answer 9

• Financial hardship
• Received payment in good faith
• Error on the part of the Government
• Correction of obvious wrongs or misrepresentations on the part of the gov’t