Returning unspent DCJ funds

To return unspent funds, your DCJ contract manager will discuss with you the amount, and the date the funds are to be recovered. This will be confirmed in writing.

Where possible, unspent funds are to be returned within that financial year.

If you have an active contract, DCJ will withhold the amount of funds to be returned from the next quarterly payment or over several quarterly payments, depending on the amount. We will advise you of this arrangement.

If you have no current contract with DCJ, you can return the funds by electronic funds transfer. If this applies to you, we’ll give you the necessary details and provide a Recipient Created Adjustment Note (RCAN) which can be used by you as a tax invoice to justify payment to DCJ.

If there are exceptional circumstances affecting your ability to return unspent funds, speak to your DCJ contract manager about the method and timing of recovery.