Military Services and VA Can Reduce Benefit Overpayments by Improving Exchange of Pay Data
AFMD-83-39
Published: Jul 12, 1983. Publicly Released: Jul 12, 1983.
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Highlights
GAO reviewed ways for the military services and the Veterans Administration (VA) to prevent overpayments to military retirees and survivors.
Recommendations
Recommendations for Executive Action
| Agency Affected Sort descending | Recommendation | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Department of Defense | The Secretary of Defense and the Administrator of Veterans Affairs should continue the annual reconciliation of the discrepancies identified. |
Closed – Implemented
When we confirm what actions the agency has taken in response to this recommendation, we will provide updated information.
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| Department of Defense | The Secretary of Defense and the Administrator of Veterans Affairs should establish joint procedures requiring VA to notify the services of all VA compensation initiated or changed that would be subject to reductions in military retirement benefits, regardless of whether VA records show the recipient to be a military retiree or survivor. The services will computer match VA input against military retired pay record and make needed benefits adjustments. |
Closed – Implemented
When we confirm what actions the agency has taken in response to this recommendation, we will provide updated information.
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| Veterans Administration | The Secretary of Defense and the Administrator of Veterans Affairs should establish joint procedures requiring VA to notify the services of all VA compensation initiated or changed that would be subject to reductions in military retirement benefits, regardless of whether VA records show the recipient to be a military retiree or survivor. The services will computer match VA input against military retired pay record and make needed benefits adjustments. |
Closed – Implemented
When we confirm what actions the agency has taken in response to this recommendation, we will provide updated information.
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| Veterans Administration | The Secretary of Defense and the Administrator of Veterans Affairs should continue the annual reconciliation of the discrepancies identified. |
Closed – Implemented
When we confirm what actions the agency has taken in response to this recommendation, we will provide updated information.
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Computer matchingInternal controlsMilitary benefits claimsRetireesOverpaymentsUnderpaymentsVeterans benefitsCompensationMilitary retirementData errors