# 5 CFR § 1650.5: Returned funds

> Federal · Regulations · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-5-1650.5

## Section

- **Citation:** 5 CFR § 1650.5
- **Heading:** Returned funds
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** September 22, 2026
- **Source:** Publisher's official text
- **Location:** Title 5—Administrative Personnel > CHAPTER VI—FEDERAL RETIREMENT THRIFT INVESTMENT BOARD > PART 1650—METHODS OF WITHDRAWING FUNDS FROM THE THRIFT SAVINGS PLAN > Subpart A—General

## Text

If a TSP withdrawal is returned as undeliverable, the TSP record keeper will attempt to locate the participant. If the participant does not respond within 90 days, the returned funds will be forfeited to the TSP. The participant can claim the forfeited funds, although they will not be credited with TSP investment fund returns.
[87 FR 31681, May 24, 2022]

## Nearby sections

- [5 CFR § 1650.1 § 1650.1 Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-5-1650.1.md)
- [5 CFR § 1650.2 § 1650.2 Eligibility and general rules for a TSP withdrawal.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-5-1650.2.md)
- [5 CFR § 1650.3 § 1650.3 Frozen accounts.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-5-1650.3.md)
- [5 CFR § 1650.4 § 1650.4 Certification of truthfulness.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-5-1650.4.md)
- [5 CFR § 1650.5 § 1650.5 Returned funds.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-5-1650.5.md)
- [5 CFR § 1650.6 § 1650.6 Deceased participant.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-5-1650.6.md)
- [5 CFR § 1650.11 § 1650.11 Post-employment distribution elections.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-5-1650.11.md)
- [5 CFR § 1650.12 § 1650.12 Single payment.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-5-1650.12.md)
- [5 CFR § 1650.13 § 1650.13 Installment payments.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-5-1650.13.md)
- [5 CFR § 1650.14 § 1650.14 Annuities.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-5-1650.14.md)
- [5 CFR § 1650.16 § 1650.16 Required minimum distributions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-5-1650.16.md)
- [5 CFR § 1650.17 § 1650.17 Changes and cancellation of a post-employment distribution request.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-5-1650.17.md)
- [5 CFR § 1650.21 § 1650.21 Information provided by employing agency or service.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-5-1650.21.md)
- [5 CFR § 1650.22 § 1650.22 Accounts of $200 or more.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-5-1650.22.md)

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Source: Frix Law Library, https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-5-1650.5. Check the current official text before relying on it. Not legal advice.