End-Month March (1 April Payday) Military Payroll Processing Complete
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"Payslips" for the 1 April 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.
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
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Understanding the Payslip Leave Summary
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 Friday, 1 April 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?" for more information.
Good to know:
Coast Guard Works to Pay Backlogged Claims
The Coast Guard has paid more than 25 percent of temporary duty (TDY) backlogged claims in the last week. Additionally, the Travel Assist Team (TAT) will now be available through the remainder of the fiscal year (FY22) to assist with travel claims.
May 2021 Servicewide Exam Revised Cutoffs
ALCGENL 027/22 announces revised advancement cutoffs for participants of the May 2021 servicewide exam.
E-Gov Travel System (ETS) Frequently Asked Updates
An updated (28 Mar 2022) 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.
Updated - 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. The process guide has been reformatted for readability and a section for processing FY21 and prior-year PCS claims were added. Currently, DA is only sending member travel and dependent travel lines over to ETS. Therefore, when submitting an advance request you’ll need to include other travel advance amounts in the member travel line in DA (e.g. Add the DLA and TLE amounts to the member travel line). This will allow enough funds in ETS to process the advance. You may enter up to $10,000 in the member travel line (in DA) to provide enough funds for advances.
Training Opportunity: SGLI Program Overview
An Overview of the SGLI Program is being offered to all branches of service on Thursday, April 7, 2022, at 2 PM. Eastern. The training will be done via Microsoft Teams, so no travel is involved.
Direct Access Competency Dictionary Update
The dictionary is a spreadsheet that shows all authorized competency codes and descriptions.
FEDVIP Dental and Vision Coverage for Retiring Military - Webinar April 13
On Wednesday, April 13, at 2 p.m., BENEFEDS will host an educational webinar about the Federal Employees Dental and Vision Insurance Program (FEDVIP) for retiring military personnel.
Personnel Support Initiative (PSI) Implementation Continues
Colleagues, the Personnel Support Initiative (PSI) is preparing to start Phase Two of implementation. Starting in AY22, the remaining Base Personnel Support Departments, Districts, Sectors, and Air Stations will transition. This Flag Voice is an update on the progress made in Phase One, and the way ahead.
2021 Master Chief Advancement Panel (MCAP) Revised Cutoffs
This message revises the advancement cutoffs for the 2021 MCAP
How to Get Your PCS Claims Paid as the FSMS Transition Continues
Coast Guard introduces new procedures to speed the processing of travel claims, advances, and reservations for permanent change of station.
ALCOAST 099/22 provides current information for processing PCS advance payment requests and claims. Procedures for making travel arrangements to or from Alaska are provided as well.
Military Members: Information About Moving your Household Goods
Each year nearly roughly a third of the Coast Guard’s military workforce concludes one tour, transfers to another completing a permanent change of station (PCS). There are a lot of moving parts that go with that transfer, and if you are PCSing this year, here is what you need to know.
Get Familiar with TRICARE Qualifying Life Events
When life changes for you, your health plan options may also change. These types of changes are called Qualifying Life Events, or QLEs. A QLE provides a unique opportunity for beneficiaries to make enrollment changes. With TRICARE Prime, including the US Family Health Plan, and TRICARE Select, the only other time you can make enrollment changes is during the annual TRICARE Open Season.
Personnel & Pay Procedures Manual, PPCINST M1000.2 (series), Chapter 4, Movement of Personnel
Personnel & Pay Procedures Manual, chapter 4, provides checklists, guides, and information required for the movement of personnel. Although not yet fully updated to reflect changes brought on by the implementation FSMS and ETS, it remains an important resource for the proper preparation of PCS and TDY orders.
2022 Household Goods (HHG) Shipment Information
The 2022 HHG transportation season will soon be upon us, and with it comes the importance of HHG counseling. To ensure all members have the most success with their movement of HHGs commands are highly encouraged to provide each transferring or separating member with a copy of this ALCOAST and include HHGs counseling on PCS check-out sheets.
2022 Personally Procured Movements (PPM) of Household Goods (HHG)
The HHG transportation peak season, which runs from 15 May through 31 August, is fast approaching. During peak season it may be difficult to secure a Government-contracted transportation service provider (TSP) that meets the member's desired packing, pick-up, and delivery dates. If a TSP cannot be contracted, or if a member prefers, they may perform a full or partial PPM.
Incident Management Team Established to Resolve FSMS Transition Issues
Commandant directs team to remove barriers, streamline solutions. “We need to pay our people and pay our bills,” said Rear Adm. Jon Hickey, who has been named Incident Commander. “The urgency is high, and we need to restore trust and credibility with our members and vendors.”
How to Get TRICARE Coverage for Your New Child
Welcoming a new child into the family is a joyous event. But there's also much to do, and much to learn, especially for first-time parents. How will you handle your new child's health care coverage? As a TRICARE beneficiary, what's the best way to extend your coverage to your baby?
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