What is the minimum number of days to respond to all travel overpayments?

• A. 15 Days
• B. 30 Days
• C. 45 Days
• D. 60 Days

Answer: (A)

Timeliness in handling travel overpayments is tested here. When a travel overpayment is identified, the agency should respond promptly to confirm the amount, explain the recovery option, and outline the next steps. Fifteen days is the minimum window for providing that initial response. This timeframe allows enough time to verify the overpayment, prepare the repayment or dispute information, and clearly communicate with the employee without delaying resolution unnecessarily. Setting a shorter window would risk incomplete verification, while longer windows would unnecessarily prolong uncertainty and administrative processing. The other, longer timeframes can be used for later steps like establishing repayment arrangements, but the question focuses on the minimum period to acknowledge and respond.