(1) An officer who is aggrieved by any surcharge made against him or her under section 45 may appeal to the Public Service Commission, within one month from the date on which he or she is notified of the surcharge.
(2) The Public Service Commission, after making or causing to be made such investigation as it considers to be necessary, may confirm the surcharge or direct that the person surcharged be released wholly or in part from the surcharge as may appear to be just and reasonable.