Which statement correctly describes the adjustment of allotments?

Which statement correctly describes the adjustment of allotments?

• A. Members can adjust discretionary type allotments but not non-discretionary allotments
• B. Members can adjust non-discretionary type allotments but not discretionary allotments
• C. Members can adjust both discretionary and non-discretionary allotments
• D. Members cannot adjust any allotments

Answer: (A)

Adjustments to allotments depend on whether the deduction is discretionary or non-discretionary. Discretionary allotments are voluntary and can be started, stopped, or changed in amount by the member through the pay system. Non-discretionary allotments are required by law, regulation, or a court order and are taken automatically; they aren’t adjustable by the member in routine pay actions. This is why the statement that members can adjust discretionary type allotments but not non-discretionary allotments is the correct description. For example, you can adjust savings or other voluntary deductions, but you can’t change automatic withholdings like certain taxes, retirement contributions, or court-ordered payments through a simple pay adjustment. The other options would imply altering non-discretionary deductions or both, which isn’t permitted.

Adjustments to allotments depend on whether the deduction is discretionary or non-discretionary. Discretionary allotments are voluntary and can be started, stopped, or changed in amount by the member through the pay system. Non-discretionary allotments are required by law, regulation, or a court order and are taken automatically; they aren’t adjustable by the member in routine pay actions. This is why the statement that members can adjust discretionary type allotments but not non-discretionary allotments is the correct description. For example, you can adjust savings or other voluntary deductions, but you can’t change automatic withholdings like certain taxes, retirement contributions, or court-ordered payments through a simple pay adjustment. The other options would imply altering non-discretionary deductions or both, which isn’t permitted.