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Question 1

What is the repayment schedule for varies amounts of money owed the Coast Guard by active duty members?

Answer 1

$150--$0 = taken during the current month
$150-$750 = automatic debt NTE $150 per month starting the next month
$751-$1999 = five equal installments 30 dys after CO gets debt notice.
$2000---- = 1/3 of available pay or $400 per month (the greater of the two).

Question 2

How are unliquidated travel claims recouped?

Answer 2

PSC(TVL) issues a dunning letter, FINCEN collects for active duty and DC for reserve and other people.

Question 3

How is interest and other penalties treated for overpayments?

Answer 3

Interest is charged for all overpayments occurring earlier than current processing period. Thirty day grace period is given before interest is applied.

Question 4

What is the definition of a remission of debt for CG purposes?

Answer 4

To cancel an uncollected portion of a debt owed the Gov’t.

Question 5

What form must be submitted to request a remission of debt?

Answer 5

Part A of CG 5489, part B if a financial hardship exists.

Question 6

What is done once the remission request is submitted?

Answer 6

MAS suspends collection and forwards the application to G-WPM and notifies mbr of the action

Question 7

What mbrs are authorized to submit a remission of debt request?

Answer 7

Enlisted mbrs on active duty only. This includes temporary officers holding a permanent enlisted status.

Question 8

What is the effective date of the suspension of collection after remission is submitted?

Answer 8

Suspension will be effective the date of the CO’s endorsement.

Question 9

What is done when a mbr n a deployed unit receives a notice of overpayment?

Answer 9

Suspension will be effective the date of the CO’s endorsement.

Question 10

What is done when a mbr on a deployed unit receives a notice of overpayment?

Answer 10

For cutters 210’ or above either deployed or deploying CO may request suspension of collection by notifying the PRU an MAS within 60 dys of notification.

Question 11

How long from the date of discovery must he application for waiver be submitted?

Answer 11

It must be received by CO, MAS, or Comp Gen within 3 yr of date of discovery

Question 12

Who should former mbrs or beneficiaries contact regarding waiver info?

Answer 12

PSC(DC).

Question 13

What are the limitations for waiver claims?

Answer 13

The CG can only waive up to $1500. If waiver amt exceeds this and a waiver is recommended it must be forwarded to the Comp Gen for a decision.

Question 14

Can a fine or forfeiture be considered for remission?

Answer 14

No.

Question 15

What are the factors that G-PMP will use when considering a remission?

Answer 15

Injustice, hardship, partial remission, mbrs value to the Coast Guard.

Question 16

If a waiver is granted for an amount that has been partially collected will there be a refund?

Answer 16

Yes, amounts that have been waived will be for the gross amount.

Question 17

What is the general policy regarding suspension while a waiver is being considered?

Answer 17

Collection action is not suspended since collected amts that are waived will be refunded.

Question 18

What is the interest rate charged for monies owed the gov’t?

Answer 18

The rate of the current value of the funds to the gov’t as published in the federal register.

Question 19

How long after a waiver has been approved must a request for refund be received by PSC?

Answer 19

2 yrs

Question 20

How long after enlisted mbr receives “notice of overpayment” does he have to submit remission or waiver request to CO?

Answer 20

15 days

Question 21

How long does CO have to act on remission or waiver request once it is received?

Answer 21

5 working days

Question 22

How long after PSC receives remission or waiver request will they suspend collection and forward request to G-1222?

Answer 22

3 working days