Ash Carter Suspends California Guard Bonus Clawbacks-Full Press Conference
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Channel: The Uptake by Bridgemakers · 2016 · News & Politics
Defense Secretary Ash Carter has suspended collections and ordered a review of the process that's forcing members of the California National Guard to repay enlistment bonuses that may have been paid improperly. In a statement issued Wednesday, the Pentagon chief called the process "unfair to service members and to taxpayers." "First, I have ordered the Defense Finance and Accounting Service to suspend all efforts to collect reimbursement from affected California National Guard members, effective as soon as is practical," Carter said. "This suspension will continue until I am satisfied that our process is working effectively." Carter also directed a Pentagon team to study the issue and establish a new process by the beginning of the new year to resolve the cases quickly and equitably. "The objective will be to complete the decision-making process on all cases as soon as possible — and no later than July 1, 2017," Carter said. Video courtesy DoD News
