Contraloría - Dictamen N° 35653 2016

La Contraloría determina que las sumas percibidas por concepto de sueldo de actividad tras el fallecimiento de un militar deben reintegrarse si la pensión de montepío debió otorgarse previamente, evitando enriquecimiento sin causa.

• Factual Context of Claim: Katia Marissa Pacheco Vásquez, widow of Alfredo Alberto Araya Molina (ex-funcionario del Ejército), lodged a claim against the institution. She contested the order to reimburse salary sums received and the retention of subsequent remunerations after her husband's passing. The core dispute revolves around the correct dates for salary cessation and pension commencement.
• Deceased's Status and Death Date: Alfredo Alberto Araya Molina, formerly employed by the Ejército, died on November 12, 2013. An investigation was underway to ascertain if his death was service-related. This detail is crucial for determining eligibility and timing of benefits.
• Ejército's Initial Action and Rationale: The Ejército designated May 31, 2014, as the salary cessation date for the dec...