Teachers’ Pension Scheme (PO-4309)

Complaint Summary

Ms Barton has complained that Teachers’ Pensions did not alert her to an overpayment of her pension which accrued following her re-employment after premature retirement. Ms Barton says that Teachers’ Pensions should be barred from recovering the overpayment on grounds of limitation.

Summary of the Ombudsman’s determination and reasons

The complaint is not upheld against Teachers’ Pensions. The evidence is that Ms Barton was made aware that it was her responsibility to inform Teachers’ Pensions of her re-employment following retirement. Further, the Limitation Act 1980 does not prevent recovery of the overpayment of pension by Teachers’ Pensions.