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February 19, 2008
SUBJECT: Rate Change for the Ottawa Civil Service Recreational Association
1. PURPOSE
1.1. The purpose of this directive is to advise compensation advisors of a change in the monthly premium rates for the Ottawa Civil Service Recreational Association - Deduction code 789, effective January 1, 2008.
2. POLICY
2.1. Effective January 1, 2008, the Federal Goods and Services Tax (GST) was reduced to 5%. The GST applies to the Ottawa Civil Service Recreational Association and therefore, the monthly premium rates were reduced accordingly.
2.2. The revised rates are as follows:
| Present Rates | New Rates | Present Rates | New Rates |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0.27 | $0.26 | $2.92 | $2.89 |
| $1.46 | $1.45 | $5.04 | $4.99 |
2.3. The following rates are being revised to reflect the GST reduction and to implement a rate change:
| Present Rates | New Rates | Present Rates | New Rates |
|---|---|---|---|
| $2.94 | $2.89 | $5.08 | $4.99 |
3. PROCEDURES/INSTRUCTIONS
3.1. The premium rate changes were automatically processed by the Regional Pay System (RPS) on February 4, 2008, for pay cycle 2 of February 2008.
3.2. All requests for a premium refund for the month of January 2008 will be handled directly by the Ottawa Civil Service Recreational Association with the member.
4. INQUIRIES
4.1. Any inquiries on the information contained in this document should be addressed to your Public Works and Government Services Canada (PWGSC) Compensation Services Office.
Original Signed by
Brigitte Fortin
Brigitte Fortin
Director General
Compensation
Sector
Accounting, Banking and Compensation
Reference(s): DED 789
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