Scout the report(s) (per RM 03809.007) to determine the reason for the multiple posting.

If there are two or more postings from the same “Original” report, and;

1. a. 

   Duplicate pages were processed, prepare adjustment to cancel one of the pages.

2. b. 

   Duplicate amounts were posted but only one amount is on the “original” report (processing error), prepare adjustment to correct the processing error.

3. c. 

   Two separate wage amounts were reported by the employer, attach a copy of the page(s) of the report which includes each wage amount.

If exact duplicate quarterly reports were processed and no previous action has been taken to cancel the duplicate report, cancel one report.

If partial duplicate reports were processed:

1. a. 

   Make any possible corrections (processing errors)

2. b. 

   If no correction is possible, include the totals for each report.

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Annotate “Remarks” on the development worksheet to reflect any findings or actions taken.

If duplicate annual reports are involved, check the MEF printout to determine if electronic offset occurred as stated in RM 03809.006 B.1.

1. a. 

   If the MEF printout reflects that offset has been made for the period in question and the:

   1. 1. 

      Earnings on record agree with the allegation, no further scouting is necessary. Annotate remarks on the development worksheet “electronically offset” and mark the case complete.

   2. 2. 

      Earnings on record do not agree with the allegation, itemize and identify employers for the period in question. Annotate remarks on the development worksheet and mark the case complete.

2. b. 

   If the MEF printout does not reflect that offset occurred:

   1. 1. 

      Check the appropriate exception listing in EPB to determine if any corrective actions have been initiated

   2. 2. 

      If the wages appear on the appropriate listing and the listing is annotated to show that either corrective action has been taken or no action is necessary, mark the case complete in ECMS.

   3. 3. 

      If the wages do not appear on the appropriate listing, make any possible corrections

   4. 4. 

      Annotate remarks on the development worksheet to indicate that the exception listings were checked.

If Partial Duplicate Annual Reports are involved, apply the instructions in B.1.b.1)-4) above.