EDD transferring $200 overpayment case to local office despite agreeing to payment plan - what happens next?

Don't worry too much. The local office transfer usually happens when they need to review your case more closely, often just to verify some details. I had a similar situation with a $350 overpayment last summer. It doesn't automatically mean fraud investigation! The penalty weeks are standard procedure for any overpayment - it just means if you file a new claim, you'll have certain weeks where you qualify but don't receive payment (to make up for the overpayment). The number of penalty weeks typically depends on whether they determine it was an innocent mistake or intentional misreporting.

omg this EXACT thing happened to my roommate!!! he got a letter about $140 overpayment and they sent his case to local office even tho he already said he'd pay it back. took like 4 months to resolve and he had to do 3 penalty weeks when he filed again this yr. EDD is such a mess tbh

The local office transfer isn't necessarily bad news, but it typically means they want more information or documentation about your specific situation. The transfer often happens when there's a discrepancy they need to resolve, even if it's minor. For overpayments under $250, they sometimes review to determine if it meets their threshold for formal proceedings or if it can be handled through simple repayment. Regarding penalty weeks: these are periods where you qualify for benefits but don't receive payment as a penalty for the overpayment. They're typically applied to future claims, not your current situation. The number of penalty weeks depends on whether the overpayment was due to non-fraud or fraud reasons. I recommend calling EDD to get more specific information about your case. Unfortunately, their phone lines are notoriously difficult to get through.

I've been through this exact process! They transferred my $275 overpayment case to local office last year after I already agreed to pay it back. Here's what happened: 1. Got letter about transfer to local office 2. About 2 weeks later got a phone call from an EDD representative 3. They asked me questions about why the overpayment happened 4. I explained it was an honest mistake in reporting hours 5. They determined it was "non-fraud" overpayment 6. I got 2 penalty weeks (not terrible) 7. Set up monthly payment plan of $25 Don't stress too much - as long as you can explain it was an honest mistake and not intentional, the outcome is usually reasonable. But the whole process took about 6 weeks from transfer letter to resolution.

The penalty weeks are usually determined by whether it's considered fraud or non-fraud. Non-fraud cases typically get fewer penalty weeks. I think mine was 2 weeks for $275, so your $200 might be similar or less. And yes, they did call me directly - didn't have to deal with the nightmare of calling them!

If you're struggling to get through to EDD to find out what's happening with your case, try Claimyr (claimyr.com). They have a service that helps you get through to an actual EDD agent quickly instead of dealing with the constant busy signals and disconnections. I was in a similar situation with an overpayment issue and spent days trying to get through. Used their service and got connected to an agent in about 20 minutes who explained exactly what was happening with my case. They have a video showing how it works: https://youtu.be/JmuwXR7HA10?si=TSwYbu_GOwYzt9km

EDD DOES THIS ALL THE TIME!!!! They are TRYING to find ways to label honest mistakes as fraud so they can add penalty weeks and save money!!! I had a $180 overpayment last year and they transferred it to local office, then tried to say I INTENTIONALLY misreported my earnings even though it was clearly a mistake on their end!!!! Had to FIGHT for weeks to get them to admit it wasn't fraud. The whole system is designed to punish people who make tiny honest mistakes. DOCUMENT EVERYTHING and don't let them bully you!!!

To clarify some misinformation in this thread: EDD doesn't automatically classify all overpayments as fraud. When a case is transferred to a local office, it's often for routine administrative review, especially for smaller amounts like $200. The transfer process typically follows this timeline: 1. Local office review (1-2 weeks) 2. Contact from EDD representative (phone or mail) 3. Determination of overpayment classification (non-fraud vs. fraud) 4. Assignment of any penalty weeks 5. Establishment of payment plan For small overpayments under $250 that are determined to be non-fraud, you'll likely receive 1-2 penalty weeks. These only apply if you file a new claim in the future. My advice: Gather any documentation showing the mistake was unintentional. This might include pay stubs, work schedules, or any communications with employers that demonstrate why the reporting error occurred. This will help if they do contact you for additional information.

i had a transfer to local office last month but for different reason. took about 3 weeks to get resolution. just make sure u answer if they call cuz they only try twice then they just make decision without ur input which can be bad

Just wanted to follow up - local office transfers for small overpayments (under $300) are pretty routine and usually result in 1-3 penalty weeks if it's determined to be non-fraudulent. Make sure you keep an eye on your mail and answer any calls from Sacramento area codes, as they might be calling from EDD. The most important thing is to be responsive and honest about what happened. In your case, since you've already acknowledged the overpayment and requested a payment plan, you're taking the right steps. The transfer is likely just procedural to determine the penalty weeks and formalize the repayment plan.