Effective June 29, 2003, Metro increased the fares for the Metrobus and Metrorail. If you are not currently receiving the maximum fare of $100.00 per month and your cost exceeds your current benefit, you may  complete form ITA-2064, "DOC Application for Transit Benefit" which can be found by accessing "Our Place". If you have questions, please call Sharon Russell, ITA Transit Point of Contact, at (202)482-3267.

ITA Quarterly Orientation Program

ITA will host its first Quarterly Orientation Program for new employees on July 15, 2003 from 9:30 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. in room 6059. Senior management staff will be there to give new employees an overview of the ITA organization, to discuss ITA's mission, goals and objectives and to provide an understanding of how the ITA programs interact. If you joined the ITA organization since January of this year, please look for a special email invitation to join us for this event. If you have questions or need information, please contact Rosemary Pappas via email at rosemary_pappas@ita.doc.gov or at (202)482-0482.

Reminder - ITA Year End Close Procedures Training

There is still plenty of space available for the Year End Close Procedures Training on July 15, & 16, 2003.   This is a great opportunity to have your questions and concerns on upcoming FY 2003 Year End Close Procedures answered by the accounting staff from the Department of Interior (DOI).   To register contact: Crystal Bush at (202) 482-8365 or email Crystal_Bush@ita.doc.gov .

Property Ordered on Purchase Cards

Purchase Card Holders must remember to give your property custodians the records they need to enter all accountable property into the FFS property inventory system. In order to successfully complete the annual inventory, we have to make sure that all accountable items are promptly entered into the property inventory system as soon as you receive equipment ordered on your purchase card.  If you have questions, contact Jeff Scherr at (202)482-3266.

Procurement of Food and Beverages

If you plan to include food on a procurement request or a purchase card, the food must be paid for with event fees, if associated with a fee-generating event, or hospitality funds, if appropriate. Appropriated funds may not be used to purchase food in most circumstances. If you are including food or beverages as a part of a fee-generating event, they must be included in the event budget. If you are purchasing food or beverages for hospitality, you must have an approved CD-464, "Request for Authorization by Primary Operating Unit for Official Entertainment".  The remaining FY 2003 funds have been committed for events by the Secretary and Under Secretary, Please call before making obligations that cannot be approved.  If you have questions, please contact Mary Ann McFate at (202)482-5436 or at maryann_mcfate@ita.doc.gov

 

 

The ITA Quarterly Stars Award recognizes employees who have made significant contributions to ITA programs and who have demonstrated exceptional and sustained effort toward the accomplishment of ITA's mission. Any employee may draft a nomination for another employee; nominations will be evaluated in a peer review process, with the Under Secretary's Award Panel making recommendations to the Under Secretary. For 3rd quarter recognition, nominations should be submitted by the endorsing manager to the Office of Human Resources Management, Workforce Development Division, Room 7412 HCHB, by August 8, 2003.  The ITA Quarterly Stars Award for individual employees is $2,000. The Team award is $4,000 - to be divided equally among team members.  If you have questions, contact Christine Covington at (202)482-3041.

Traveler's Corner

Question: Should an amended travel order be prepared when official travel is postponed?

Answer: When official travel is postponed, an amended travel order is required only when the travel delay exceeds 30 days. If you have questions, call your travel contact or Sharon Russell at (202)482-3267.

Where Do I Find....ITA - 2068 Signature Card? 

The ITA - 2068, "Designation/Revocation of Authority to Approve Obligating and Payment Documents" (Signature Card) can be found at OurPlace under E-Forms.  If you have questions, please contact Elizabeth Seals at (202)482-8367.

ITA Comings and Goings 05/19/2003 - 06/30/2003

Arrivals - WELCOME!

US - Myron Aldridge, Diahna Brown, Millicent Jones, Leah Turner; ADMIN - Amore Azimi, Antionette Chance, Lynna Cobrall, Brittany Macklin, Stephen Palmer, Jeffrey Scherr; IA- Tameka Anderson, Authur Dicker, Paul Morris; MAC - Sara Blake, Alexandra Christy, Dennis Eucogco, Tyler Hoffman, Michael Johnson, Rebecca Karnak, Janis Lazda, Joseph Morbach; TD - Jeffrey Hamilton, Melissa Kopolow, Bronson Lee, Mary Thorton; US&FCS - Andrew Anderson, Johanna Brown, Jennifer Carlson, Fatin Issa, Jeffrey Last, Mark Lewis, Jonathan May, Stephanie Swain.

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