Centralization of Post Living Differential Benefits Administration

Topic

Centralization of Post Living Differential Benefits Administration

Case Number

• 2022-215 (F&R date: 2023-06-15)

Description

Noting the high number and the financial severity of instances of maladministration of the Post Living Differential (PLD) benefit occurring across the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF), the Committee suggested that these serious errors might be reduced by centralizing the administration of PLD benefits under one centre of excellence. In the alternative, the practice of administering PLD benefits while CAF members are undergoing their basic training could be ceased, with the commencement of PLD benefits being administered by CAF authorities at the member’s first posting after completion of basic training.

The Committee also noted that the PLD Request / Authorization Form DND 2272 could be improved to better ensure that the PLD allowance is paid only to members who meet the conditions established by the Treasury Board.

Recommendation

The Committee recommended that the Chief of the Defence Staff consider centralizing the administration of PLD benefits under one centre of excellence

The Committee also recommended that the PLD Request / Authorization Form DND 2272 be revised to more clearly indicate the following:

• The member’s place of duty with signed confirmation that it is within a Post Living Differential Area (PLDA);
• The member’s principal residence address, with signed confirmation that the address is within the geographical boundary of their place of duty, and the correct PLDA; and
• The specific Compensation and Benefits Instruction (CBI) provision under which the PLD allowance is authorized for that member as well as the authorized PLD rate.