End-Month February (1 March Payday) Military Payroll Processing Complete
U.S. Coast Guard sent this bulletin at 02/27/2022 10:10 AM EST
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"Payslips" for the 1 March 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 Payslip.
- 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, Allotments, and Other Deductions on Direct Access Payslips for January, February, and March
The calendar year 2022 FSMS payslip improvement testing for January, February, and March will show partially configured tax data, allotment, and other deductions.
This information is to be disregarded. Once FSMS testing and configuration are complete those identifiers and or amounts will be adjusted accordingly on customers’ payslips. SPOs/P&As: Please refer to "Pay Calcs" in Direct Access for accurate amounts. Questions about payslip information shall be directed to PPC Customer Care.
The end-month payday is Tuesday, 1 March 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 accounts. See When is Payday? https://www.dcms.uscg.mil/ppc/FAQs/#ICG_ETH_275 for more information.
Good to know:
Temporary E-Mail Address Change for PPC Customer Care
Please submit all PPC Customer Care tickets to psc-bpam@uscg.mil until further notice. Due to technical issues, the PPC-DG-CustomerCar(at)uscg.mil email inbox is unable to receive any emails/tickets at this time. PPC is aware and working hard to resolve the issue.
FSMS Update: Where to get help with travel vouchers or reimbursement claims
If you are having issues booking or getting reimbursed for TDY travel since the Coast Guard shifted to the Financial System Modernization Solution (FSMS), check out the latest guidance on the PPC ETS website for help.
E-Gov Travel System (ETS) Frequently Asked Updates
An updated (22 Feb 2022) list of ETS frequently asked questions is available via PPC's ETS web page. This list covers post-go-live issues. Please submit any new questions to the TMO at HQS-SMB-CG-1332-TravelManagementOffice@uscg.mil.
Financial Systems Modernization Solution (FSMS) Status
This ALCOAST provides a Financial Systems Modernization Solution (FSMS) update following go-live.
How to Submit PCS Advance Request and File PCS Travel Claims
Until a new system is in place for PCS claims, we're using a combination of TPAX and ETS to calculate, approve, and payout PCS advances and claims. Follow this procedure to submit PCS advances or claims.
Enlisted Advancement Authorization (EPAA)
All Coast Guard Enlisted (ALCGENL) message 014/22 announces enlisted advancements authorized effective 1 March 2022. There is a spreadsheet available on PPC's Advancement CG Portal site that you can sort by unit or SPO for your convenience.
Enlisted Reserve Advancement Announcement
All Coast Guard Reserve (ALCGRSV) message 005/22 announces reserve enlisted advancements authorized effective 1 March 2022.
Is Your DEERS Information Up to Date?
When is the last time you checked to see if your information in the Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System (DEERS) is up to date? If it's been a while, take time to log in to DEERS and review your information. Inaccurate information in the DEERS database could prevent you from being able to use your TRICARE benefits properly.
ALCOAST 0454/22 announces the release and distribution of rating-specific enlisted career guides.
Revised Cutoffs for Appointment To Warrant Grade
Service need necessitated a review of the cutoffs established for 2021 Warrant Officer Appointment Cycle (1 June 2022 through 31 May 2023).
Establishment of the Cyber Mission Specialist rating and Chief Warrant Officer Specialty
On 20 January 2022, the Vice Commandant approved the establishment of the Cyber Mission Specialist rating (CMS) and of a Chief Warrant Officer specialty (CYBR).
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