Overpayments of Education Benefits Could Be Reduced for Veterans Enrolled in Noncollege Degree Courses
HRD-81-154
Published: Sep 30, 1981. Publicly Released: Sep 30, 1981.
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GAO reviewed the Veterans Administration (VA) accounting system for recording absences for veterans enrolled in noncollege degree courses. Veterans who enroll in noncollege degree courses are allowed a specified number of absences from class during the established training period. The veteran is paid his regular education and training allowance as long as total absences do not exceed the maximum allowed.
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Recommendations for Executive Action
| Agency Affected | Recommendation | Status |
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| Veterans Administration | The Veterans Administration (VA) Administrator should direct the Chief Benefits Director to: (1) require veterans enrolled in noncollege degree courses to certify attendance monthly and pay benefits based on the information on the monthly certification card; (2) ensure that absence accounting data are properly recorded in the veterans' master records; and (3) revise the VA policy to require that overpayments due to excess absences be treated as normal overpayments subject to regular collection methods. |
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Accounting systemsAttendance recordsCollection proceduresCost controlEducational allowancesOverpaymentsVeterans benefitsVeterans educationVeteransData errors