22 Questions
When will the Personnel Records Section notify eligible members of separation compensation options?
Six months prior to mandatory retirement date
What happens to a member's accrued sick leave time in the event of a line of duty death?
It is converted to pay at a ratio of one hour pay for every one hour of accrued unused sick time
When will the lump sum payout be paid to the beneficiary?
On the pay day immediately following the date of death
Who receives the separation compensation in the event of a member's death?
The beneficiary listed on the Designation of Beneficiary, Form 311 P.D.
What determines the payment of separation compensation in the event of a member's death?
The beneficiary listed on the Designation of Beneficiary, Form 311 P.D.
Why is the Personnel Records Section involved in the separation process?
To notify members of mandatory retirement dates
When must members complete the separation clearance processing procedure?
When they retire, resign, are terminated, or are approved for a leave without pay in excess of 28 days
What is included in the separation clearance process?
Returning all department-owned equipment, completing separation documents, and computing final compensation
What happens to a member's key card access when they are terminated?
It is immediately terminated
What happens to a member's I.D. card, access card, badge, radio, and department-owned firearms when they are terminated?
They are immediately taken by the supervisor
What option do members have when separating voluntarily?
Separate and receive pay for accrued and unused V-days, E-days, and compensatory time or use available leave before separation
How are V-days and E-days converted when a member separates?
They are converted to pay at the member's current hourly rate
How is compensatory time converted when a member separates?
It is converted to pay at the member's current hourly rate
Who escorts the member through the separation clearance process if they are agitated?
The Duty Officer
What is the purpose of the separation clearance process?
To ensure members are paid for days worked in the final pay period
What is included in the Final Payroll Advice?
Base salary, education/skill pay, clothing allowance, overtime, court time, and accumulated compensatory time
What is the purpose of the Lump Sum Payout?
To pay members for accrued vacation, extra, and sick leave
What is the Qualified Deferred Compensation Plan?
A 457(b) deferred compensation plan that allows vacation, extra, and sick leave to be set aside tax-free
Who must members notify when deciding to resign or retire?
Their supervisor and the Personnel Records Section
What is the result of not scheduling an appointment to begin the out processing procedure?
The separation clearance process will not be initiated
What is the annual limit for deferring the Lump Sum Payout?
The annual IRS 'catch up limit'
What is the purpose of accrued sick leave?
To provide compensation for members who are unable to work due to illness
Study Notes
Separation Compensation and Clearance Procedures
- Eligible members are notified approximately six months prior to mandatory retirement date and informed of separation compensation options.
Separation by Death
- In the event of a line of duty death, a member's accrued sick leave time is converted to pay at a ratio of one hour pay for every one hour of accrued unused sick time.
- Payment for days worked in the final pay period includes base salary, education/skill pay, clothing allowance, overtime, court time, and accumulated compensatory time.
- The lump sum payout is paid on the pay day immediately following the date of death.
- Separation compensation is paid according to the beneficiary listed on the Designation of Beneficiary, Form 311 P.D., regardless of the member's length of service.
Separation Process
- Members separating from the department complete the separation clearance process, which includes returning all department-owned equipment, completing separation documents, and computing final compensation.
- The separation clearance process is completed when a member retires, resigns, is terminated, or is approved for a leave without pay in excess of 28 days.
- Members must complete the separation clearance process to receive payment for accrued and unused leave time, including vacation days, extra days, and sick leave.
Payment for Accrued Leave
- Vacation days, extra days, and sick leave can be converted to pay at the member's current hourly rate.
- Compensatory time is also converted to pay at the member's current hourly rate.
- Members can choose to receive a lump sum payout for accrued leave time or defer it to a qualified deferred compensation plan, a 457(b) plan.
This quiz covers the procedures and benefits for public service employees nearing retirement or in the event of a line of duty death. It includes information on separation compensation options and payment for accrued time.
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