End-Month January (1 February Payday) Military Payroll Processing Complete

U.S. Coast Guard sent this bulletin at 01/30/2022 09:45 AM EST

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"Payslips" for the 1 February 2022 payday are available in Direct Access. Report any discrepancies through the P&A Office (Admin) to the SPO. If SPOs cannot address or need assistance, the SPO will submit a trouble ticket. Payslips can be accessed via the Self-Service "View" menu - https://hcm.direct-access.uscg.mil/

The more you understand some of the basics of the various pay, special pays and allowances, the better you are able to make sure the information we need to compute your pay each month is up-to-date. The tool available to all military members each payday is the Direct Access Payslip. This report lets you know the information our systems use to process your pay, details about the pay and allowances you are eligible for, payroll deductions, as well as your leave balance. The following guides will help you understand your Paysliip.

  • Understanding My Payslip 
    https://www.dcms.uscg.mil/Portals/10/CG-1/PPC/GUIDES/GP/SelfService/Member/Self%20Service%20-%20ViewMyPaySlip.pdf
  • Understanding the Payslip Leave Summary 
    https://www.dcms.uscg.mil/Portals/10/CG-1/PPC/GUIDES/GP/SelfService/Member/Understanding%20My%20Pay%20slip%20Leave%20Summary.pdf
  • Note: Issue With Tax Data on Direct Access Payslips for January, February, and March

    Calendar year 2022 FSMS payslip improvement testing for January, February and March will show partially configured tax data. 

    This information is to be disregarded. Once FSMS testing and configuration is complete those identifiers and or amounts will be adjusted accordingly on customers’ pay slips. SPOs/P&As: Please refer to "Pay Calcs" in Direct Access for accurate amounts. Questions about payslip information shall be directed to Customer Care at PPC-DG-CUSTOMERCARE@USCG.MIL.

The end-month payday is Tuesday, 1 February 2022. Paydays are the 1st (end-month) and the 15th (mid-month) of each month, or the business day preceding the 1st or the 15th if either should fall on a federal holiday, Saturday or Sunday. Members should not set up automated payments or assume funds will be available prior to published paydays. Members should verify with their financial institutions as to the actual time funds are available to their account. See When is Payday? https://www.dcms.uscg.mil/ppc/FAQs/#ICG_ETH_275 for more information.

Good to know:

Coast Guard Support Offers Online Tax Filing & Consultation

Coast Guard personnel, employees, and their dependent family members my file their federal and state taxes online for free.

May 2022 Service-Wide Examination (SWE) Competition

This message announces the May 2022 SWE competition for all Ratings, except MU. IAW, Ref A, the Coast Guard has moved to a single, annual examination for all active duty enlisted members competing for advancement to pay grades E5 - E8. Commanding Officers (CO) must ensure dissemination of this ALCGENL to all active duty enlisted members in their AOR. Members planning to compete in the SWE shall be aware of the requirements and guidelines contained in this ALCGENL. Failure to do so is not justification for a waiver to compete in the SWE.

Enlisted members: SWE FAQ

Here are the key things you need to know about preparing for the SWE, plus answers to frequent questions.

Servicewide Examination (SWE) Guide

The Servicewide Examination (SWE) Guide provides detailed descriptions on how a SWE works along with what processes and procedures are required to be followed by members and their commands to ensure a successful SWE cycle.

Travel Assist Team Update

The Travel Assist Team will continue through February 2022 to assist approving officials and funds managers with ETS.

Updates to ETS User Guides

Several ETS user guides for travelers, travel arrangers and travel approvers have been updated.

E-Gov Travel System (ETS) Frequently Asked Updates

A new list of ETS frequently asked questions is available via PPC's ETS web page (https://www.dcms.uscg.mil/ppc/tvl/ets). This list covers post go-live issues. Here is a direct link to the file (the file is in PDF format): https://www.dcms.uscg.mil/Portals/10/CG-1/PPC/GUIDES/TRAVEL/ETS/ETSpostgoliveFAQs.pdf Please submit any new questions to the TMO at HQS-SMB-CG-1332-TravelManagementOffice@uscg.mil.

Your PCS move just got easier—Coast Guard Mutual Assistance rolls out two new programs in support

Your Coast Guard family’s permanent change of duty station (PCS) move is now supported by two new programs offered by Coast Guard Mutual Assistance (CGMA). As of Jan. 1, 2022, both programs operate year-round and provide compensation toward specific family relocation fees. The first is a grant, called the Education Advocate Grant, and the second is a no-interest loan, called the Spouse Professional Requirements Loan Program.

 

This is an update from the U. S. Coast Guard Pay & Personnel Center - https://www.dcms.uscg.mil/ppc in Topeka, KS. We use this distribution list to keep our customers informed about USCG Travel policy, the TPAX travel claim system, the Direct Access HR system, and matters pertaining to military pay and benefits. If you are no longer interested in receiving updates from PPC, please follow the link (at the end of this message) in the SUBSCRIBER SERVICES section to unsubscribe. Address any comments, concerns, or questions to PPC-SMB-PPC-PD@uscg.mil. Also, please contact me by email if you have an announcement you would like to share with our customers