Surcharge Procedure

Surcharge is a method for the government to recover all losses or losses on the part of the government that have been caused by officers for the following reasons:

1. Failure to collect monies due;
2. Improper payment of monies;
3. Loss, shortage or damage of government property;
4. Failure to properly maintain records; and/or
5. Failure or delay in making payments due.

• Regulation 51 of the Public Officers (Conduct and Discipline) Regulations 1993 [P.U.(A)395/1993].
• Section 18, Financial Procedure Act 1957.

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