Module 3 Competency 2: Finance Flashcards
Principal Agency responsible for DoD Finance
DFAS
Legally establishing benefits to any person, business, or government unit meeting eligibility requirements: such as Travel Pay, MILPAY, CIVPAY, and Contract/Vendor Pay
Entitling
Travel Order, Contracts, and Purchase requests, and training orders are required in which cycle of the Entitlement Process
Authorization
Prior to making/payment, what should you verify on the acceptable “Authorizing” documents
1) Authorized by designated official 2) Contain evidence that performance has occurred 3) Contain actual or estimated computation of funds due 4) Properly Certified for payment
Authority for DoD to make payments
Must be complete and accurate data
Use only forms approved by Comptroller General
Disbursement Voucher
What Key Supporting Documentation must a disbursement voucher be supported by
1) Copy of Contract
2) Proper Invoice
3) Proof of Receipt
4) Acceptance Documentation
What are the five elements of a voucher for a valid transaction
1) Voucher Heading and Date
2) Accounting Classification to be charged
3) Amount to be disbursement
4) Method of Disbursement
5) Payee
How are disbursement voucher numbers assigned
Consecutively starting at the beginning of the FY
What Public law states:
1) Certifying Officers are responsible for any wrong payment or over-obligation of government funds resulting from their negligence
2) Internal Controls requires officers be independent and separate from Disbursing Officers, when Practical
P.L. 104-106 (NDAA) of 1996
Who are:
1) DoD Military and Civilian Members designated in writing
2) Provide Source data or service (such as receiving official, cardholder, or automated system admin to Certifying Officer or Disbursing Officer of Payment Process
Departmental Accountable Officers
Requires Certifying Officers within the department
31 USC 3325
Who is Pecuniary liable for erroneous payments
Certifying Officer
Which document is Accountable Officers and Certifying Officers appointments documented on
DD Form 577
Who is responsible for disbursing money
Disbursing Officer
Who examines if vouchers are in proper form
Disbursing Officer
Who is not eligible for appointment and may not appoint Certifying Officer
Disbursing Officer
Military members pay is calculated on ____
30-Day Month
Certifying MILPAY entitlements requires and understanding of ________
FMR Volume 7A
Who provides DFAS with direction, authority, and control
Under Secretary of Defense (Comptroller)
DFAS is designated by who
Secretary of Defense
Who is the principal responsible for finance and accounting in DoD
Director of DFAS
What is it called when Military personnel receive pay in special circumstances because of special position or duty, such as, Medical or Dental Officer and/or Hazardous Duty or Submarine Duty
Special Pay
How many days of leave do Military personnel receive per year
30 Days
Upon separation or retirement, how many days of unused leave accumulated through their careers can Military members sellback
60 Days
What are the 4 types of allowances Military members are entitled to above their scheduled pay
1) Subsistence
2) Quarters
3) Clothing or Uniforms
4) Personal Allowances
What allowance do Military members receive for uniforms
$400
If a military member dies on active duty, family members are entitle to remain in the the quarters or continue to receive quarters allowance for how many days after the death of the member
365 Days
A reservist with no dependence who is ordered to train annual training and assigned government quarters is assigned to
Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH)
Certifying CIVPAY entitlements is found in which FMR Volume
FMR Volume 8
Certification of Time and Attendance for Civilian employees are the responsibility of who
Their Superiors
Civilian employees records are based on which records
Time and Attendance
What is the responsibility of supervisors in regards to Civilian employees as more offices go to Alternative Work Schedules, Flexible Work Schedules, and Compressed Work Schedules
Maintain and report accurate attendance
What are the 6 different types of leave for Civilian employees
1) Family and Friendly Leave Act
2) Federal Employees Leave Sharing Amendments Act
3) Excused Absence
4) Bone Marrow or Organ Donor Leave
5) Leave without Pay
6) Family and Medical Leave Act
What type of leave for Civilian employees includes 12 weeks of job protected unpaid leave during any 12-month period for birth and care of the employee’s newborn child; adoption or foster care placement; care of an immediate family member (spouse, child, or parent) with serious health condition
Family and Medical Leave
Leave without pay can be
Authorized or unauthorized
What type of leave for civilian employees is sick leave to provide care for family
Family Friendly Leave
What type of pay is absence from duty without loss of pay
Excused Absence
Which FMR volume and chapter cover excused leave for civilian employees
FMR Volume 8 Ch. 5
What leave is the voluntary transfer of leave and voluntary leave programs
Federal Employees Leave Sharing Amendment Act
Which FMR volume and chapter has more information on Federal Employees Leave Sharing Amendment Act
FMR Volume 8 Ch. 5
Civilian employees cannot transfer leave to whom
Immediate Supervisors
How many days of leave can you receive for a bone marrow transplant
7 Days
How many days of leave can you receive for organ donation
30 Days
What are the 4 different phases of Civilian Pay that require separation of duties
1) Certifying Time and Attendance
2) Compiling the payroll and certifying the payments
3) Recording the payroll data in the pay accounts
4) Developing, testing, and maintaining supporting computer systems
How long should Civilian Pay records be retained for
56 years
How are Civilian pay taxes determined
Tax Schedules and information provided in employees W-4
Incentive awards and buy-out programs are withheld based on what
Rate computed by W-4 information or flat rate payment published by the IRS (28%)
When is the only time Special Pay is honored for civilian employees who were underpaid
When employee received less than 90% of their biweekly pay allowance
Who is responsible for developing and issuing travel regulations in the JTR/JTFR
GSA
What is the first requirement for any travel
Travel itinerary must be prepared and a travel order must be approved
What is the form number for a travel order
DD Form 1610
A traveler is permitted to deviate from the place(s) stated on travel order and change the days and the locations listed or even omit a location if the mission requires it. What must be stated on the travel order in order to do so
“Variations Authorized”
If a travel order contains the statement “Variations Authorized” what can the traveler do
Permitted to deviate from the place(s) stated on travel order and change the days and the locations listed or even omit a location if the mission requires it.
True or False:
A travel order can also authorize an administrative absence not chargeable to leave and for which per diem and transportation allowances are not paid
True
What is it called when a travel order authorizes an administrative absence not chargeable to leave and for which per diem and transportation allowances are not paid
Permissive/Administrative Travel Time
Non-apportioned employees do regular or invitation travel orders
Regular
When must a travel submit a claim for payment
Upon completion of travel or every 30-days for extended travel
What form is used for travel settlement
Claim Form Travel Voucher
What is the form # for a Claim Form Travel Voucher
DD Form 1351-2
Questionable travel claims are referred by the DoD component funding the travel to whom
DFAS
If the questionable travel claim amount is greater than $100, who does it get referred to
Per Diem, Travel, and Transportation Allowance Committee (PDTATAC)
Who provides final resolution on a travel claim
DoD Office of General Counsel