Waivers And Remissions Flashcards
Where can you find information about remissions and waivers?
Coast guard pay manual (comdminst M7220.29b) chapter 11-G
3PM, (PPCINST M1000.2) chapter 9, section B
Who can apply for a remission?
Any enlisted member on active duty
If on a cutter 210’ or larger preparing to deploy or currently deployed when a member revives a notice of overpayment, the unit may ______?
Request suspension of collection by notifying the SPO and PPC Customer Care (http://www.uscg.mil/pox/CB/) indicating date application is to be forwarded to. This request must be submitted within 60 days.
Remission application form number?
CG-5489-1
What is the first step for completing an application for a remission?
Member completes CG-5489-1 within 15 days of receipt of notice of overpayment. Also completes CG-5489B only if a financial hardship exists.
What’s the second step of completing an application for a remission?
After member completes forms from step 1, the CO of unit completes Unit Information and Command Endorsement (cg-5489-1 and part 2 on 5489B if hardship exists) and scan and forward to PPC (MAS) via email to PPC-CustomerCare@uscg.mil within 5 working days of receipt of form from member.
What is the form for remission of waiver, financial hardship?
CG-5489B
What is the 3rd step for completing an application for a remission after member and command in steps 1 and 2?
PPC MAS suspends collection of indebtness, forwards application and endorsements to COMDT (CG-1332) and notifies member of action taken within 3 working days of receipt of form from unit CO.
How many days does a member have to submit an application for a remission?
Within 15 days of receipt of notice of overpayment.
How many days does the CO of Unit have to forward an application for remission?
Within 5 working days of receipt of form from member.
How many days does PPC (MAS) have to suspend collection and forward application for remission?
Within 3 working days of receipt of form from CO of Unit.
What is the purpose of a remission?
For any enlisted member on active duty to cancel an uncollected amount of indebtness.
Remission or cancellation of indebtness will be granted by ____?
Commandant CG-122 (only when it is determined that such action is in the best interest of the United States)
What factors are considered by CG-122 in making a determination for a remission?
Injustice, Hardship, Partial Remission or Cancellation, Member’s Value to the Coast Guard.
Suspension of collection is normally on the date of _______?
Commanding Officers endorsement to the members application
Monies refunded if a remission is granted is from the ____date.
Suspension date (date CO signed endorsement)
What is the form number for a waiver?
CG-5489-2
What is a waiver?
A written request from a member or former member for cancellation of indebtness.
Who can apply for a waiver?
Any present or former member of the coast guard and recipients of pay and or allowances on behalf of members or former members.
What is the 1st step for Members on active duty or serving in the selected reserve to submit an application for waiver?
Member completes member section of CG-5489-2 within 15 days of receipt of notice of overpayment.
What’s the 2nd step for members on active duty or serving in selected reserve when submitting an application for a waiver?
After step 1, the CO of unit completes unit information and command endorsement of form submitted by member and forwards via mail to PPC (MAS). Units can submit an informational copy of the command endorsed waiver application to PPC(MAS) via email PPC-DG-CustomerCare@uscg.mil. Must be submitted within 5 working days of receipt of form from member.
What is step 3 for members on active duty or serving in the selected reserve when submitting an application for waiver?
PPC MAS forward application and endorsements to COMDT CG 1332 and notifies member of action taken within 3 working days of receipt of form from member
What should former members and recipients of pay and or allowances on behalf of a member or former member do for information on waiver requests?
Contact PPC Customer Care (USCG.mil/PPC/CB/
How many days from receipt of notice of overpayment does member have to submit request for waiver?
15 days
How many does does CO of Unit have to forward form for waiver once received from member?
5 working days
How many days does PPC MAS have to forward request for waiver once received from CO of Unit?
3 working days
COMDT CG 1222 may waive waiver claim that do not exceed _________ and/or deny an application for waiver of a claim in any amount, provided that claims more than ________ the member is advised of right to appeal denial.
10,000
Members who request for waiver is denied and debt exceeds 10,000 can submit an appeal to ?
Defense Office of Hearings and Appeals, Arlington VA
Waiver Claims exceeding 10,000 and are recommended for approval or the member appeals agency action are forwarded for final resolution to _______ ?
Defense Office of Hearings and Appeals
What conditions will be used to determine if a claim should be waiver ?
Claims must have results from an erroneous payment.
Claim must not be subject to an exception made by the comptroller general in the account of any accountable official or has been sent to general accounting officer for collection or to the attorney general for litigation.
Erroneous payments of pay and allowances and travel and transportation will be considered if application is received within 5 years following the date of discovery of the error.
Payments that have been wholly or partially recovered must be considered for a waiver in gross amount.
Overpayments must be of such nature that they would normally go unnoticed or undetected by member.
Collection of money would be against the best interest of the CG and equity and good conscience.
Collection action for waivers will not be ______ pending a determination of waiver action since the amount collected may be refunded. In cases of extreme hardship the CO of PPC or COMDT CG 1222 May consider ______.
Suspended/suspension
Requests for refunds may be included in the waiver application or must be received by the coast guard within ____ years following the date of waiver approval.
2 years
Waivers must be submitted with in _____ years following the date of discovery of error.
5 years
Indebtness resulting from a court-martial sentence or njp of fine or forfeiture may ______.
Not be considered for remission or cancellation.
