0000019260 00000 n 0000018936 00000 n Salary Offset is the collection of an undisputed amount via a direct deduction from a cardholders payroll disbursement or retirement annuity on behalf of the travel card vendor for any amount owed. This will usually be the travel cardholders home address, unless the travel cardholder has specified a different mailing address. Travel cardholders should include their 16-digit account number with the remittance. Training is required to obtain a card and refresher training is required every two years. If a travel card is declined because of a restriction, refer to the IRS Source website by, selecting Declined transaction. G. Limit travel advances to employees on the Agencys payroll (no invitational travelers). WebGovernment Travel Charge Card Program. The codes limit purchases to travel-related expenses. The employee will be charged a non-reimbursable leisure fee. WebDoD Travel Issues March 2022 John F. McCarthySenior CounselWashington Headquarters Services & Pentagon Force Protection AgencyOffice of General CounselThe PentagonWashington, DC703-693-7374john.f.mccarthy44.civ@mail.mil Guiding Principles Public office may not be used for private gain Federal property may be used only for Actually turns out my last command didnt pay off my travel card from when I got sent on a trip 6 or so months ago . Notifying the TMC and Credit Card Services if an authorized trip is cancelled. The following payment sources for allowable travel expenses are authorized for travelers who receive an exemption from the mandatory use of the travel card: CBA (for common carrier transportation expenses only). (a) Purpose and scope. Additionally, the cardholder will incur enrollment fees and three late payment fees; these fees are non-reimbursable. Payments to the government credit card contractor may be made by mail prior to receipt of the monthly paper statement of account. If the manager determines the requirements are met, the manager will forward the approved request to the Credit Card Services mailbox. 0000018844 00000 n Strengthen the IRS travel card program internal controls. 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The following acronyms apply to this program. This card generally carries a credit limit of $3,000.00 and all purchases must be made in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulations. ` BZ endstream endobj 524 0 obj <>/Filter/FlateDecode/Index[152 346]/Length 34/Size 498/Type/XRef/W[1 1 1]>>stream The government credit card contractor will rarely reinstate a travel card account that was cancelled due to non-payment. A comprehensive guide to travel time pay rules in Californiawhen employees are entitled to be paid for travel time and how to recover those lost wages. If the ticket has been invoiced, the ETS travel authorization must be left open. WebSalary offset is the collection (by deduction from the amount of pay owed to the cardholder) of any amount the cardholder owes to the travel card vendor as a result of undisputed Web"Salary offset" is fancy talk for wage garnishment. If any of these charges are identified, the travel cardholder must take prompt action to resolve the dispute. 0000018805 00000 n If the account has been full paid and has no history of any payment being made with a check with non-sufficient funds or collection agency involvement, Credit Card Services will forward the request to the government credit card contractor. The government credit card contractor will not reinstate an account that has a history of payments returned for non-sufficient funds. This fare must be purchased with the employees individually billed government travel card account (IBA) or the centrally-billed account (CBA) if traveler hasnt received their IBA. Standard travel cardholders can establish or change their cards PIN at any time by calling the government credit card contractor. Complying with the terms and conditions of the Cardholder Account Agreement. Applicants with a FICO credit score of less than 660, or who do not consent to an electronic credit review will receive a restricted travel card. Centrally billed account (CBA) - A corporate travel card account set up for travelers who do not have an individually billed account to use for official IRS travel expenses (airline and train tickets only). If a paper ticket was issued, the traveler must notify the TMC of the cancelled trip immediately and return the paper ticket to the TMC. Primary Stakeholders: The CFO, Credit Card Services, travel cardholders, CBA users and managers. Information on requesting reinstatement of a travel card account and the Request for Consideration of Reinstatement Form is available on the IRS Source website by, selecting Delinquent accounts. Employees with relocation expense authorizations are required to use the government travel card for house hunting and en-route travel expenses to the new official station. Answer: (1) Split Disbursement (2) Salary Offset (3) Mission Critical Status (4) Reduced Payment Plan 22. The LB&I International Travel Office has been delegated the authority to grant exemptions to the mandatory use of the government issued travel card for IRS business outside the United States, except for Chief Counsel employees. %PDF-1.4 % Travel cardholders must provide their American Bankers Association (ABA) routing number, account number and dollar amount. endstream endobj 459 0 obj <. A traveler who has a travel card cannot use the CBA unless they meet one of the following exceptions: Incur foreign travel transportation costs. Inappropriate use - Use of the IRS government credit card to make purchases not approved, funded and authorized by or in conformance with applicable IRS travel card and CBA guidelines. 0000000016 00000 n After the travel cardholder notifies the government credit card contractor, disputed amounts may be deducted from "total payments due" . 0000019027 00000 n Relocating employees and family members may use the CBA for house-hunting trips and en- route travel if the employee does not hold a government credit card. It should be received within five to seven business days from the date the properly completed application is entered in the government credit card contractor's on-line application system. See IRM 1.32.1, IRS Local Travel Guide for more information. Card limits are used to strengthen internal controls by establishing the appropriate amount that travel cardholders can spend in a billing cycle to accomplish their program responsibilities. Submit the signed form to your A/OPC. Informing the TMC that the CBA will be used to purchase the common-carrier transportation tickets. The instructions for completing the government credit card contractor's on-line travel card application form can be accessed at the end of the course along with a copy of the cardholder account agreement. The traveler must provide the following information immediately after the trip is cancelled: Date the TMC confirmed cancellation and/or date paper ticket was returned for refund; and. Upon the first instance of an NSF payment, any special privileges assigned to the travel cardholders account, such as an increased card limit, will be revoked. The cardholder must contact the hotel to cancel their reservation. All interest paid on late vouchers is considered income for payments of $600 or more during the calendar year and must be reported on an individuals tax return. WebSORS centrally manages all salary offset processing for delinquent Treasury Offset Program and Government Travel Card debts owed to the Federal Government by individuals Travel management center (TMC) - A travel agency operating under General Services Administration (GSA) contract which provides transportation, lodging and rental car services to IRS employees. 0000006490 00000 n Relocation travel - Tickets for common carrier transportation authorized for an IRS employee's spouse for travel associated with house hunting can be charged to the CBA. If using the manual travel authorization form, the travel voucher (Standard Form 1012) should indicate use of the CBA as the method of payment for the transportation ticket and the CGE fee. 0000003552 00000 n (14) IRM 1.32.4.2.8.5 (1), Cancellation, updated timeframe for when the government credit card contractor will cancel a cardholders travel card account to 126 days from the closing date on the statement of account in which the delinquent charge(s) first appeared. All employees are required to obtain and use the IBA travel card for all official travel unless: A vendor does not accept the travel card; The director, Credit Card Services, has granted an exemption (see IRM 1.32.4.2.1.1 (1), Exemptions to Mandatory Use of Travel Card Policy; The manager, International Travel and Visitors Program/Official Passports, in LB&I has granted an exemption; or. When the expiration date shown on the face of the travel card draws near, the government credit card contractor will send the travel cardholder a renewal card automatically. 5514, DJMS-AC provides salary offset collections from members pay to non-DoD agencies (example: delinquent Government Travel Card bill). The travel cardholder must review the statement of account for erroneous or unauthorized charges. Using the government travel card only for travel-related expenses while performing official government travel. Reply . Information regarding on-line payments is available on the IRS Source website by, selecting Travel card payment methods. When travel is not being charged to the traveler's home organization, the correct funding codes must be obtained from the organization funding the travel. Information and procedures regarding account maintenance changes are available on the IRS Source website. The CBA can only be used for purchasing common carrier transportation tickets and related fees for official IRS travel while employees are in travel status away from their official station. Credit Card Services is responsible for reviewing travel card transaction reports to ensure charges are appropriate and business-related. Reply . Information and procedures regarding travel card problems are available on the IRS Source website. (9) IRM 1.32.4.2.5 (1), Record Retention Period for Travel Card Documentation, updated time period Electronic Travel System (ETS) retains copies of travel card receipts from six years and three months to six years. SUBJECT: Commercial Travel Management: DoD Government Travel Charge Card (GTCC) Program . Obtaining the cost of the transportation ticket, the cost of the CGE fee and the reservation locator code from the TMC. The subject line of the message should be adjusted to read "Exemption Request" before forwarding. Put the relevant date. 0000004334 00000 n (1) This transmits revised IRM 1.32.4, Servicewide Travel Policies and Procedures, Government Travel Card Program. An employee who is expected to travel must obtain a government travel card unless exempt. The government credit card contractor will reactivate a suspended travel card after payment has been received. Travelers must notify Credit Card Services via an OS GetServices ticket or by calling the ERC at 8667435748 (TTY: 866-924-3578) for assistance if a trip is cancelled. IRS employees should: Ensure the relocation authorization provides for house hunting and en-route travel. References: See Enclosure 1 . The traveler will use ETS to complete and sign a travel authorization. For example, if a travel cardholder account is suspended in May 2020, the suspension will continue to be considered as the first suspension until May 2021 when it will drop-off of the 12-month calendar. The ATM withdrawals are limited to $100 per day with an overall withdrawal limit of $1,000 per billing cycle. As a result, the actual available card limit fluctuates as charges and payments are posted. Manual travel voucher records may then be destroyed according to the guidelines for records retention and disposition. Disputed item - An erroneous, duplicate, or over charge that appears as a transaction on an individually billed travel cardholder's statement of account. Approved (authorized) requests will route to the traveler's manager for review and approval of the trip. Policy Owner: The CFO is responsible for travel card program policy, and related audits. Expenses charged to the CBA should not be approved for reimbursement to the traveler. If the dispute is not initiated within the 90-day time-frame, the cardholder will be responsible for paying the charge(s). The Federal Travel Regulation (FTR), 41 CFR Part 301-51.1 and 301-51.2, Paying Travel Expenses, requires use of the travel card for official travel unless the employee has an exemption. The government credit card contractor does not charge a fee for using the on-line payment feature; however, there may be a fee charged by the travel cardholder's financial institution. 498 0 obj <> endobj xref 105264). Web7) ensure travel charge card contractors establish appropriate travel charge card spending limits and Merchant Category Code (MCC) blocks; 8) use Mandatory Salary Offset as per Reviewing travel authorizations for appropriate information and approvals. Responsibilities for IBA and CBA accounts include: Providing guidance and direction to travel cardholders and managers. Question: Which travel card policy will let a traveler pay off their GTCC bill in monthly installments to avoid Salary Offset? Indirect Travel - Personal and Official Travel Combined. 0000006406 00000 n Managers or approving officials should review the TMC itinerary or invoice attached to the voucher to determine how the transportation ticket was purchased. If the trip is cancelled after ticketing, the travel cardholder should contact the TMC to cancel and request a refund for the common carrier ticket. The credit card services conditional router will review the reservation and will either approve (authorize) or disapprove (return) the request. Travel cardholders must contact the government credit card contractor representative within 90 days from the "transaction date" of the erroneous charge(s). A travel card account that was cancelled due to non-sufficient funds or multiple suspensions will not be considered for reinstatement. Examples of inappropriate use include: Using the card without prior travel authorization; Using the travel card by a non-authorized user; Purchasing meals within official work location/commuting area (unless employee is in official travel status entitled to meals and incidental expenses (M&IE); Renting automobile without prior authorization; and. Travel voucher - A written request or electronic submission supported by documentation and receipts, where applicable, for reimbursement of expenses incurred in the performance of official IRS and relocation travel. 0000006471 00000 n PURPOSE . 471 0 obj <>/Filter/FlateDecode/ID[<608322299C1F7C42B559F596E68FE4D4><1FE8327296AE1D4B998EDA280AB1A9AA>]/Index[458 24]/Info 457 0 R/Length 83/Prev 381212/Root 459 0 R/Size 482/Type/XRef/W[1 3 1]>>stream WebThe travel account is used for other than authorized purchases, and cancellation is approved by the program coordinator; or It is past due for undisputed amounts at 126 calendar days WebThe salary offset provision is currently being coordinated with our bargaining units as well. The travel card cannot be used to pay for travel expenses of employees performing NTEU business unless the IRS has approved it. The personal ticket must be a fully refundable fare open to the public; otherwise, if official travel is canceled the employee will be responsible for the non-refundable fare. The card limit is the maximum cumulative amount that can be charged to a travel card account in a billing cycle. Actual bank fees charged for non-payment will not be reimbursed by IRS. The travel cardholders may use the government credit card contractors phone pay service to expedite payment by telephone using an electronic check service. WebUse this form when you have a nonexempt worker who will work a shift of six hours or less and both you and the worker wish to waive the required 30-minute meal break. Travel cardholders are responsible for timely payment of all undisputed charges. Employees for whom the issuance of a government travel card would adversely affect the mission of IRS or put the employee at risk. 0000003619 00000 n The ATM feature (available only to standard travel cardholders) may be used to obtain cash for official IRS travel expenses. 5514, Installment deduction for indebtedness to the United States. The travel card will then be accepted at merchants, such as airlines and hotels, whose MCC is included in the template for that travel card. The Travel and Transportation Reform Act of 1998 (Pub. Government credit card contractor - The bank that issues the travel card used by authorized IRS employees to pay for official travel expenses. See State Tax Information. As recently as October, Chalmers had forecast a deficit of almost A$37 billion ($24.47 billion) for the year to end June 2023. Employees who are not eligible to receive a government travel card. The ETS is for official government travel only. Questionable charges on a travel cardholder's statement of account will be referred to management through the appropriate Labor Relations office for further investigation and resolution. Throwawayab0407 Additional comment actions. New employees who will travel are expected to obtain and use the government travel card within 45 days after they report to duty. If there is an error on the transmittal document or travel card, the cardholder should contact Credit Card Services via OS GetServices to correct the problem. Now, analysts expect it to be closer to A$5 billion. Authorizing the TMC to issue tickets that are charged to the CBA. Payments may be expedited using the on-line payment feature on the government credit card contractor's website. (5) IRM 1.32.4.2.1.1 (4) g., Exemptions to Mandatory Use of Travel Card Policy, deleted text Employee who are infrequent travelers. An employee who is expected to travel must obtain a government travel card unless exempt. At the time of suspension, any special privileges assigned to the account, such as an increased card limit, will be revoked. Travel cards with a balance due that remains unpaid for a period of 61 days or more from the closing date of the statement of account on which the charges first appeared are considered delinquent. Travelers should ensure that: If using ETS, the method of reimbursement should reflect CBA on the transportation ticket and the CGE fee. 0000000856 00000 n Requests must be specific as to the need for the increased limit and the duration. Travel cardholders are required to complete refresher training every two years. Use of the travel card for temporary quarters is mandatory. WebYou may be subject to disciplinary action and/or salary offset for late payment. The traveler must then contact the ERC and request expedited assistance to obtain approval to use the CBA and acquire the transportation ticket. 0000002280 00000 n Page 2 . Use this form If the account is reinstated and becomes past due again, Credit Card Services will cancel the account. New employees who are exempt until they obtain a government travel card. Initiating appropriate action to notify Labor Relations of delinquent accounts and inappropriate use. (4) IRM 1.32.4.1.7 (1), Acronyms, updated acronym chart to include Concur government edition (CGE). An additional fee applies for each ticket issued. The ETS retains copies of the receipts for six years after fiscal year in which travel occurred. Travel cardholders must be proactive in securing credits resulting from a dispute from merchants timely. Which item is a benefit of using the travel card? All potential travel cardholders must first complete the travel card self-study training course. Reviewing travel documents to ensure travel card expense claims are appropriate and business related. When the travel card is used to purchase common carrier transportation tickets through ETS and the trip is cancelled, if the reservation has not been ticketed, the travel authorization and reservation in ETS must be cancelled. WebThe Act allows an agency to collect from an employee's disposable pay any undisputed delinquent amounts that are owed to a travel charge card contractor, upon written request ;+!sE~3@4qfN6 }nuJi3M7H486(uB@Smlg [9]@ a. Instruction. The travel cardholder should prepare a travel voucher to claim reimbursement for the CGE fee. 0000000016 00000 n 481 0 obj <>stream The mandatory use of the travel card enables the IRS to obtain rebates offered by the credit card contractor. The Letter of Understanding between the director, Workforce Relations Division, and NTEU defines hardship as employees who have a history of personal or work-related credit card problems and employees whose religious tenets object to the use of credit cards in general. Travel cardholders will need to call the government credit card contractor at the number on the back of the travel card to establish a PIN. Refer to the GTCC Regulations for GTCC policy and purpose, general travel card information, and special travel considerations. 0000002883 00000 n Delinquent account - Individually billed account with a balance due that remains unpaid for a period of 61 days or more from the closing date of the statement of account on which the charges first appeared. (12) IRM 1.32.4.2.7.4.2 (5), Making/Expediting Payment, deleted text Travel cardholders using this optional payment method will incur a transaction fee. Upon receipt of the travel card, travel cardholders must verify the accuracy of the information on the transmittal document and on the travel card. endstream endobj startxref 0000015659 00000 n 0000015604 00000 n Both the tickets and associated fees must be charged to a personal credit/debit card, the IBA or CBA may not be used for the personal portion of the trip. The accuracy of the assigned MCC is the function of the merchant and MasterCard. Employees are not able to combine personal and official travel reservations in ETS. If the merchant's name and the charge(s) are not recognized by the travel cardholder, the cardholder should immediately contact the government credit card contractor to initiate a transaction dispute so the unrecognized charge(s) can be removed and a new travel card issued. 0000019123 00000 n Electronic credit review - An electronic credit check performed by the government credit card contractor to research the applicants credit score, assessing creditworthiness based on credit history and current credit accounts. In addition, restricted travel cardholders also do not have ATM privileges. When a second instance of an NSF occurs in a rolling 12-month period, the government credit card contractor will automatically cancel the travel cardholders account. En-route common carrier transportation tickets authorized for the IRS employee's spouse or dependents can also be charged to the CBA. Activation instructions will be provided on a sticker affixed to the renewal card. 0000004421 00000 n Special privileges will not be reinstated when the payment is made. Use of the travel card is mandated by the Travel and Transportation Reform Act of 1998 [PDF, 9 pages]. Reviewing, reconciling and certifying monthly CBA statements of account for payment and sending them to the CFO, Travel Management, Travel Operations office. Travel cardholders receive a statement from the government credit card contractor if there is activity on the account or an outstanding balance, unless the travel cardholder has selected "Go Paperless" on the government credit card contractors website. (17) Minor editorial changes made throughout the IRM for clarity. 0000007069 00000 n The Government Travel Charge Card (GTCC) Program provides travelers with a safe, effective, convenient, and commercially available method to pay for official travel expenses. Standard travel cardholders are not authorized travel advances from Electronic Travel System (ETS). The CFO, Deputy CFO , and Credit Card Services share joint responsibility for the Government Travel Card Program. When a former employee or non-employee debt is referred to Fiscal Service, the Treasury Offset Program (TOP) offsets federal payments due to the debtor. When the call is completed, the card will be activated and ready for use. hb```b``9d31 +P#&0A :GKcXCo2) 170aaTm jaaLO}%r{>u1Eg(D.vhtb43ql Managers are not required to retain original receipts and vouchers if the voucher is filed using ETS. Labor has also promised to honour a commitment by the previous government to slash income taxes from 2024/25, cuts that are projected to cost a budget-busting A$254 billion over the first 10 years. 0000019215 00000 n Standard travel cardholders cannot request a travel advance. Information for submitting requests for exemption from the mandatory use of the travel card requirement for international travel can be found in the CFO Travel Resources section on the IRS Source website. Information regarding payments by mail is available on the IRS Source website by, selecting Travel card payment methods. The federal salary offset process allows for collection of delinquent debts from individuals receiving federal salary from government agencies other than the See 1.32.4.2.8.2 for additional information on suspended accounts. 0000006555 00000 n When the IRS receives a written request from the government credit card contractor for collection of travel card indebtedness, the employee will be afforded due process before any salary amounts are withheld. Creditworthiness reviews are an important internal control to ensure that travel cardholders are financially responsible. The travel authorization should not be cancelled in ETS and; the Concur Government Edition (CGE) fee is non-refundable. A standard travel card includes the MCC template for miscellaneous expenses and ATM access. Your A/OPC will verify that all necessary information is provided and send it Companion/personal airline tickets and additional charges for premium seats, Emergency purchases (maps when traveling in a POV or a rental car, and a GPS attached to a rental cars), Incidental expenses (such as laundry or dry cleaning - for domestic travel only), Lodging (hotel, motel, corporate housing), Long distance calling (except when billed to hotel room), No (Unless in travel status for 12 hours or more), Mandatory if $15 or greater; Optional if less than $15, Meeting space and conference fees or reserving rooms for other travelers, Non-travel related expenses (lien fees, investigator expenses, administrative summons expenses, copies third party records or Right to Financial Privacy Act expenses).
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