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What's in your wallet?
Posted 7/18/2012 Updated 7/18/2012
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by Staff Sgt. Billy Kidd
908th Airlift Wing
7/18/2012 - MAXWELL AIR FORCE BASE, Alabama -- Most Reservists have been issued a Government Travel Card or Controlled Spend Account card. The cards act as a system of payment, allowing holders to buy goods and services while on official government travel such as a school tour, seasonal training and deployment.
The card cannot be used if the member is on Unit Training Assembly status, a commuter or lives in corporate limits of the base that the member is working.
Each squadron has an Agency Program Coordinator to bring all questions and concerns about the GTC. For example, if a member needed a limit increase on their card, the unit APC would assist them with that transaction.
While TDY, members may use their cards for such expenses such as airfare, bus ticket, rental cars, and train ticket. These cards may be used for meals and lodging, but not for alcohol, car repairs, department stores or casinos. Bottom line, use the card for official travel expenses.
After travel, members should submit vouchers within five days and split disburse funds to their GTC/CSA. If enough money is not disbursed to pay off their cards, charges will incur. Once a card becomes 60 days past due, the card will be suspended; at the 75-day mark, a $29 late fee will be charged. At the 120-day mark the account will be cancelled and this can impact credit.
The CSA program is being discontinued. Cardholders will keep the same card but now use it like a GTC, using a credit with a predetermined limit instead of preloaded funds. The transition will begin late summer and be completed by the end of September. The CSA rules will stay in effect until the member is notified of the transfer to the GTC. Members should ensure the CSA has their correct mailing address and if there are any outstanding balances on the CSA cards, to retrieve their funds.
Take a look at what's in your wallet and if you have any questions your local finance office is here to help. |
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