B-189385: Aug 10, 1977

REQUEST FOR WAIVER OF DEBT IS DENIED IN VIEW OF EMPLOYEE'S FAULT FOR FAILING TO VERIFY CORRECTNESS OF COMPENSATION AS INDICATED ON EARNINGS STATEMENTS FURNISHED TO HIM BY EMPLOYING AGENCY. THIS ACTION SHOULD HAVE RESULTED IN AN ADDITIONAL PAYROLL DEDUCTION IN THE AMOUNT OF $12.16 FOR HEALTH BENEFITS. NO SUCH PAYROLL DEDUCTION WAS MADE FROM FEBRUARY 9. THE OVERPAYMENT WAS ADMINISTRATIVELY DISCOVERE...

B-189385: Aug 10, 1977

A Federal employee appealed the denial of his application for waiver of a claim for overpayment of compensation. The employee enrolled in a health benefits program, but the agency erroneously failed to make appropriate payroll deductions. The request for waiver of the debt was denied; it was the employee's fault for failing to verify the correctness of his compensation as indicated on the earnings...