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3.5
Overpayments and recovery
You might be paid more than
you are owed by Defence. This is rare but it can happen due to a change of plan
or a mistake. For example, you might cancel a work trip before it happens but
still get paid some money for travel costs.
What should you do?
If you notice you have more
money in your pay than seems right, the easiest thing is to contact your
Military Personnel Administration Centre (MPAC) Pay Section. You will learn if
the extra money is yours or an overpayment.
What if it is an
overpayment?
Overpayments must be repaid.
They might range from a single payment, to a series of payments. You should not
assume that you can pay it off slowly. You may have to show that faster payment
will cause financial hardship.
Application to Reservists: Yes.
Reference: ADF Pay and Conditions Manual, Chapter 3 Part
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ADFPAY Manual Chapter 35 -
Recovery of Overpayments of Salary, Allowances and Debts
Chief
Executive Instruction 5.5, Payroll management