OPMFinal Rule
Appeal Procedures: 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 sets up a process for Veterans Affairs employees to appeal if the government tries to take back bonuses, awards, or relocation money they were given. It establishes the rules for how employees can challenge these recoupment decisions and what happens during the appeal process.
Key Points
- 1The rule applies to all Department of Veterans Affairs employees who received bonuses, awards, or relocation assistance from the federal government
- 2Employees now have a formal appeal process if VA tries to reclaim or take back money that was previously awarded to them
- 3The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) is establishing the procedures that will govern these appeals
- 4Employees and the public can submit comments on this regulation until March 18, 2025
- 5This protects employee rights by ensuring they have a fair chance to dispute claims that they owe the government money back
Key Dates
Published
January 15, 2025
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