What action would ensure that changes from a grade action are reflected on the LES for the next cycle?

• A. Notify the member but do not update payroll.
• B. Delete the grade change from the system.
• C. Wait until the next annual review to adjust.
• D. Recalculate entitlements and verify LES updates.

Answer: (D)

When a grade action changes a member’s pay level, the amounts shown on the LES for the next cycle come from payroll entitlements that must be recalculated for the new grade. Recalculating entitlements updates base pay, any applicable locality or special pays, and related deductions, then verifying the LES ensures those updated figures are correctly reflected before the cycle is issued. Merely notifying the member without updating payroll won’t change the LES, deleting the grade change would roll it back, and waiting for an annual review delays the update. Doing the recalculation and verification makes sure the member’s pay for the next cycle accurately mirrors the new grade.