OPMFinal Rule
Appeal Procedures for Recoupment of Awards, Bonuses, or Relocation Expenses Awarded or Approved for all Employees of the Department of Veterans Affairs
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Summary
This regulation establishes the process that Department of Veterans Affairs employees can use to appeal if their agency tries to take back money they were given as awards, bonuses, or relocation assistance. It sets clear rules for how employees can challenge these recoupment decisions and what steps both the agency and employees must follow.
Key Points
- 1VA employees now have a formal appeals process if the department tries to recover awards, bonuses, or relocation money they previously received
- 2The regulation specifies the procedures and timelines employees must follow to challenge a recoupment decision
- 3It outlines what the VA must do before taking back money, including providing notice and documentation to the employee
- 4The rule applies to all VA employees across the entire federal agency
- 5This regulation protects employee rights by ensuring decisions aren't made arbitrarily and giving workers a fair chance to respond
Key Dates
Published
July 25, 2025
This summary is for informational purposes only. It may not capture all nuances of the regulation. Always refer to the official text for authoritative information.
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