Overview
In This Section |
This section contains the following topics:
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1. General Information on FISA
Introduction |
This topic contains general information on FISA, including
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Change Date |
December 12, 2018
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III.vi.2.B.1.a. A/R and FISA |
An accounts receivable (A/R) is created when an award adjustment that creates an overpayment in a beneficiary’s account is authorized.
Fiscal adjustment (FISA) refers to action finance activity must undertake prior to the authorization of an award that will create an A/R.
In the Benefits Delivery Network, a fiscal authorization command (also named FISA) enabled an authorizer to input collection data into the master record during award processing.
The FISA command does not exist in the Veterans Service Network or Veterans Benefits Management System-Award. Any A/R created as a result of an award adjustment is instantaneously reflected in these systems and is readily accessible for debt management and collection purposes. FISA is still required, however, in the following types of cases:
Reference: For information on processing the types of cases referenced in the preceding paragraph (that still require FISA), see M21-1, Part III, Subpart vi, 2.B.3.
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III.vi.2.B.1.c. Who Is Responsible for Determining Whether a Debt Exists |
Claims processors are responsible for determining whether a debt exists in a beneficiary’s account every time they process an award of compensation or pension.
A/R balances are displayed on the AWARD INFORMATION tab in Share.
Reference: For a graphic of the AWARD INFORMATION tab, see M21-1, Part III, Subpart vi, 2.B.5.
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2. Reviewing an Award for Indebtedness
Introduction |
This topic contains information on
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Change Date |
December 12, 2018
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III.vi.2.B.2.a. Reviewing Awards for Indebtedness |
When an award is processed, the system automatically checks for the existence of a debt or an A/R in the beneficiary’s compensation or pension record.
Important: A/R balances are displayed on the AWARD INFORMATION tab in Share.
Reference: For a graphic of the AWARD INFORMATION tab, see M21-1, Part III, Subpart vi, 2.B.5.
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3. Handling Cases That Require Special Processing
Introduction |
This topic describes how to handle cases that require special processing, including
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Change Date |
October 11, 2017
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III.vi.2.B.3.a. Partial Withholding of Retroactive Benefits |
Occasionally, a partial withholding of retroactive benefits is appropriate but cannot be accomplished through input of any of the collection codes.
A two-step award action is necessary in this situation, as shown in the example inM21-1, Part III, Subpart vi, 2.B.3.b.
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III.vi.2.B.3.d. AEWs Involving DFAS Payment |
An AEW showing an amount previously paid by DFAS is generated for cases involving Combat-Related Special Compensation (CRSC)/Concurrent Retirement and Disability Pay (CRDP).
Referral to finance activity for FISA is required on these AEWs to avoid overpayment. Provide the finance activity the following information:
Finance activity establishes the amount previously paid by DFAS as a collectible receivable in FAS. This action ensures automatic deduction of the receivable from the generated retroactive payment amount.
Important: The authorizer must authorize the award within one to two days of the date finance activity established the collectible receivable.
Reference: For more information about
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III.vi.2.B.3.e.
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If correction of an administrative error will create an overpayment, follow the instructions in the table below to eliminate the overpayment following completion and approval of the administrative decision referenced in M21-1, Part III, Subpart v, 1.I.3.
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4. Exhibit 1: Receivable Classes and Deduction Codes
Change Date |
August 14, 2006
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III.vi.2.B.4.a. Receivable Classes and Deduction Codes |
The table below contains a description of the receivable classes and deduction codes that appear in Share and FAS.
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5. Exhibit 2: Graphic of the AWARD INFORMATION Tab in Share
Change Date |
June 19, 2015
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III.vi.2.B.5.a. Graphic of the AWARD INFORMATION Tab in Share |
Below is a graphic of the AWARD INFORMATION tab in Share, where information about an A/R is displayed in the RECEIVABLES BALANCE fields.
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in Chapter 2 Processing Awards Involving Indebtedness, Part III General Claims Process, Subpart vi Special Authorization Issues
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