Written Question · S7W-03216 · Session 7
In light of the Scottish Public Pensions Agency's 12-month processing timescale for revising pension awards following retrospective pay set…
The question
To ask the Scottish Government, in light of the Scottish Public Pensions Agency's 12-month processing timescale for revising pension awards following retrospective pay settlements, whether it considers this timescale to be acceptable, and what measures are being taken to ensure that retired teachers receive any pension increases and arrears due to them within a reasonable timeframe.
The answer
I have asked Stephen Pathirana, Chief Executive of the Scottish Public Pensions Agency (SPPA) to respond. His response is as follows:The 12-month period represents the maximum processing time for revisions to retired teachers’ pension awards. The SPPA aims to complete revisions arising from retrospective pay settlements, including payment of any increases and arrears due, as soon as reasonably practicable after receiving the revised information from employers.
In the Official Report
No contribution in the Official Report cites S7W-03216 by reference.