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Form 15230B: Continuing Service Agreement (for Candidate Development Program Participants)
Treasury - Internal Revenue Service Form 15230-B is a Continuing Service Agreement for Candidate Development Program Participants. This agreement applies to SESCDP candidates and requires service for at least three times the program length.
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IRS Form 15230B - Continuing Service Agreement (for Candidate Development Program Participants)
Treasury - Internal Revenue Service Form 15230-B is a Continuing Service Agreement for Candidate Development Program Participants. This agreement applies to SESCDP candidates and requires service for at least three times the program length.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1Ensure the obligated service period calculates correctly: it must be at least three times the length of participation (e.g., 1 year = 3 years).
- 2Failing to calculate the obligated service as at least three times the participation length.
- 3Not acknowledging that agency termination can void the agreement and require full repayment.
- 4Stating a training cost that does not match the government-approved payment amount.
- 5Omitting the required participant signature or date on Form 15230-B.
Plain English
This form locks in an employee's commitment to continue working for the federal government after completing training through the Senior Executive Service Candidate Development Program (SESCDP). By signing, the participant agrees to repay the cost of their training if they leave early. The agreement specifies how long that service obligation lasts.
Submission Date
- Filing date: 2020-10-15 22:11:20
- Preparation window: collect IDs, supporting records, and signatures in advance.
- Final review: verify names, dates, and required fields before submission.
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What this form is for
- Use this form when an individual is selected to participate in the Senior Executive Service Candidate Development Program (SESCDP).
- Do not use this form if the agreement pertains only to general training and education without being tied specifically to the SESCDP.
- Check Form 15230-B itself when needing to confirm specific obligations, as it is the primary document.
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Leaving service voluntarily before completion
This form details the obligation to repay training costs if leaving early.
✓ Check item (c) on Form 15230-B
Requesting a waiver or reconsideration
Procedures for appealing recovery amounts are established under this manual section.
✓ Check item (g) on Form 15230-B
Internal Revenue Manual 1.35.13.7
Demotion or separation for cause
The agency must terminate the agreement if these events occur, requiring full repayment.
✓ Check item (e) on Form 15230-B
Deadline or filing window
The obligation starts immediately after completing the one to two-year SESCDP. The required service period is set for no less than three calendar years but cannot exceed six calendar years. No specific extension mechanism is detailed on this form itself.
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What you need before filling it out
Obligated Service Period
The day after completing the one to two-year SESCDP. · Item (h) on Form 15230-B
Repayment Triggering Event
Voluntarily leaving Government service before completing terms. · Item (c) on Form 15230-B
Obligated Service Multiplier
Three times the length of time served in the program. · Item (i) on Form 15230-B
Reimbursement Calculation Basis
Pro-rated basis for the percentage of completion of obligated service. · Item (c) on Form 15230-B
Agreement Termination Condition
Demoted or separated for cause (e.g., rating lower than 'Fully Successful'). · Item (e) on Form 15230-B
Before you submit
- 1Verify the training cost listed is the amount for which the federal government approves payment.
- 2Confirm the obligated service period starts the day after completing the SESCDP (Item h).
- 3Ensure the obligation is set for at least 3 calendar years and no more than 6 calendar years (Item a).
- 4If voluntarily leaving, confirm the agreement covers repayment of training/travel expenses excluding salary (Item c).
- 5Acknowledge that failure to meet terms may be withheld from government monies or recovered via 5 U.S.C. 5514 (Item d).
- 6Confirm the participant signature and date are present.
- 7Ensure the Participant's agency is correctly listed.
How to file this form
- 1Complete all fields, including the Participant name, Training details, Estimated cost of training, and Agreement to Continue in Service section.
- 2Calculate and document the full obligated service period based on the SESCDP duration (Item i).
- 3Sign and date the agreement as the participant.
- 4Submit the fully executed Form 15230-B to your employing agency for official record keeping.
Known limitations
- 1The agreement does not commit the government to continue employment (h).
- 2An agency may waive, in whole or in part, an employee's obligation to pay expenses incurred by the government related to this training.
- 3If the participant is demoted or separated for cause, the employing agency must terminate the continuing service agreement and the participant must repay the full cost of the SESCDP training (e).
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General Info
2 items
Full legal name and taxpayer identification number (SSN or EIN).
Current mailing address.
Details
2 items
Complete all applicable sections of this form according to the official IRS instructions.
Enter the relevant dollar amount if this form involves tax calculation.
Certification
1 items
Read and acknowledge any certifications required by this form.
Signatures
1 items
Sign and date. Unsigned forms cannot be processed.
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Fillable formOpen in Editor->The current edition is Revision 10-2020, dated October 2020. The source does not specify a link to the absolute latest information page but confirms this version's details.
What changed or needs a fresh check
- Edition date — confirm the revision reads 10-2020.
- Catalog Number — confirm it is 74611Z.
- Agreement period — confirm the obligated service will be no less than 3 calendar years but not to exceed 6 calendar years.
- Participant signature — ensure the participant signs and dates the document.
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After you file
- 1Retain a copy of Form 15230-B after signing it.
- 2The obligation to serve begins the day after completing one to two years in the Senior Executive Service Candidate Development Program (SESCDP).
- 3If voluntarily leaving before completion, the participant must repay training and related travel expenses (excluding salary or other compensation) (c).
- 4Failure to sign Form 15230-B will result in the declination from participating in the SESCDP (j).
Sources
- SRCForm 15230-B is a Continuing Service Agreement for Candidate Development Program Participants (p.1).
- SRCThe agreement applies to candidates selected for the Senior Executive Service Candidate Development Program (SESCDP) (p.1).
- SRCObligated service commences the day after completing one to two years in the SESCDP (p.1).
- SRCIf voluntarily leaving, repayment covers training and related travel expenses, excluding salary or other compensation (c) (p.1).
- SRCThe obligated service period is three times the length of participation in the SESCDP (a, i) (p.1).
- SRCFailure to sign Form 15230-B results in declination from participating in the SESCDP (j) (p.1).
Common confusion points
What is the required service period after completing the program?
The obligated service must be for a period equivalent to at least three times the length of time served in the SESCDP (a, i).
If I leave voluntarily before finishing the agreement, what do I pay back?
You are required to repay the cost of training and related travel expenses, excluding salary or other compensation (c).
How is the repayment amount calculated if you don't complete the full service period?
The reimbursement amount is reduced on a pro-rated basis for the percentage of completion of the obligated service (c, d).
When does the obligated service period officially start?
It starts on the day after completing the Executive Development (XD) training until the end of the one to two year program (h).
What happens if I am demoted or separated for cause?
The agency must terminate the agreement, and the participant acknowledges they must repay the full cost of the SESCDP training (e).
Can my agency waive my repayment obligation?
Yes; nothing in this section limits an agency's authority to waive the obligation to pay expenses incurred by the government (p.1).
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⚠ If something goes wrong
- 5 U.S.C. 5514 (This statute governs recovery methods for failure to meet agreement terms)
Questions about IRS Form 15230B
What is IRS Form 15230B used for?
This form locks in an employee's commitment to continue working for the federal government after completing training through the Senior Executive Service Candidate Development Program (SESCDP). By signing, the participant agrees to repay the cost of their training if they leave early. The agreement specifies how long that service obligation lasts.
Who must file IRS Form 15230B?
Candidates selected to participate in the Senior Executive Service Candidate Development Program (SESCDP) must file this form.
What information does IRS Form 15230B require?
The Form 15230-B collects the participant's name, training details, and the estimated cost of training. It also documents the specific Agreement to Continue in Service terms.
When is IRS Form 15230B due?
The period of obligated service begins the day after completing the one to two-year SESCDP. The agreement period itself will be for no less than three calendar years but not-to-exceed six calendar years.
Where do I file IRS Form 15230B?
The form is submitted to the employing agency, which must then manage the terms of the agreement according to the Memorandum of Understanding between the host and home agencies. Not stated in the official source regarding a specific filing address or service center.
How do I complete IRS Form 15230B?
The participant fills out the required fields, including Participant name and Training details. The completion date is indicated when the Chair, ERB signs paperwork for submission to OPM's Qualifications Review Board. Finally, the participant must sign with their signature and agency on the form.
What happens if IRS Form 15230B is filed incorrectly?
Failure to meet the terms of this agreement may result in any amount due being withheld from monies owed by the government or recovered through other methods laid out in 5 U.S.C. 5514.
What is the required service period after completing the program?
The obligated service must be for a period equivalent to at least three times the length of time served in the SESCDP (a, i).
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