Military Payroll Offset Records Show Zero Balance But Collection Continues
AAFES continued collection attempts despite payroll records showing the underlying debt as paid in full with a zero unpaid balance. No complete accounting of principal, interest, or fees was provided. The lack of reconciliation transparency in military payroll offset programs enables continued collection on settled debts with no clear dispute mechanism.
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