Why would my final paycheck have an amount withheld as pending?

2021-12-12T02:31:27-05:00

So I ETS’D November 21,2021, and my final paycheck is a bit of confusing. Anyways, I checked my LES and saw a status det of $2168. Fast forward to December 10th I received a deposit from DFAS for the amount of $1028, which I thought was a little low. i called DFAS and they said there was an amount pending (which I assume is in audit) for $1200, but they have no idea what the $1028 is for. I tried calling my separating base finance but they are completely useless as I called them and no one answered. Any help or clarification would be great.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 12 at 2021 4:25 AM

2021-12-12T04:25:01-05:00

You receive a portion of your final pay when you ETS, another portion is held for the audit.

Response by PFC David Foster made Dec 12 at 2021 5:10 AM

2021-12-12T05:10:07-05:00

I think they gave me some pay for added up vacation days.

Response by MAJ Ken Landgren made Dec 12 at 2021 12:50 PM

2021-12-12T12:50:17-05:00

Go to the finance office. The other avenue approach is calling Retiree Service at DFAS.