Posted on Sep 27, 2015
Who here is in the NG & gone to foundry trainings? I need help with expenses!
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I just got to my hotel today & the front desk asked me for my card. I gave her my debit card assuming it was accidentals. Well, later on I checked my bank statement & I was charged (currently pending) for the entire stay! The way I assumed this would work is that I'd have to pay out of pocket for food & then I'd see a per diem credit on an les for meals. I would've thought that like my flight, my hotel would've already been paid for.
Anybody have some insight?
Anybody have some insight?
LES
TDY
Posted 9 y ago
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If you have a credit card, ask them to reimburse your debit card and put it on your credit card.
Unfortunately, a Government Travel Card should have been on your list of requirements to go TDY. If you don't have a credit card, get in touch with your unit and see if you can file an interim voucher.
Unfortunately, a Government Travel Card should have been on your list of requirements to go TDY. If you don't have a credit card, get in touch with your unit and see if you can file an interim voucher.
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MAJ (Join to see)
IAW Travel and Transportation Reform Act of 1998 (Public Law 105-264);
ensure that all Soldiers/employees have a GTCC. Infrequent travelers who travel two or
less times in a calendar year – are exempt from mandatory use of the GTCC, but are
not prohibited from obtaining an IBA to meet mission requirements.
ensure that all Soldiers/employees have a GTCC. Infrequent travelers who travel two or
less times in a calendar year – are exempt from mandatory use of the GTCC, but are
not prohibited from obtaining an IBA to meet mission requirements.
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MAJ (Join to see)
If you are at Huachuca, the Finance Office can NOT help you much. But they are used to it and can point you in the right direction.
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MAJ (Join to see)
SrA (Join to see) You are still eligible for a card. Not sure how long your TDY is; probably too late to help this one.
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SrA (Join to see)
Thank you Sir! I'm in Indianapolis for Foundry training on DCGS. I only went to Huachuca for AIT. Unfortunately (or fortunately depending on you look at it) I'm only here until Wednesday afternoon. I guess I'll know for the future to ask for a card or just prepared to front most costs associated with the travel.
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You will be reimbursed for the flight, miles to the airport, hotel, and meals. Settle your voucher pronto.
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SrA (Join to see)
I didn't pay for the flight, it was already taken care of. I just wish I would've known in advance that I would initially be paying for the hotel. I now have $70 in OD Fees in my account.
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SrA (Join to see) I am not sure about NG, but have seem some similar instances with active duty who were sent TDY prior to obtaining a travel card. I would suggest contacting the bank to explain the situation, a lot of banks will work with you and remove or reduce those overdraft fees. If the bank will not assist you, contact your first sgt and/or the finance office to see if they can find a way to have the unit cover the OD fee as you should not have been forced to pay out of pocket to begin with.
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SrA (Join to see)
SSgt (Join to see) - when i get back I'm going to stop into my bank & see if they can do something for me. So far there's $70 of overdraft fees. I don't get paid until Friday so I know there will be more by then. Just a bad situation.
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SrA (Join to see)
I didn't have any part in the scheduling and travel of the trip, my OIC did it all. I do know my flight was through DTS because I received emails from them saying so & so approved the flight.
Just this morning hotel charges went from pending on Sunday-Tursday, being gone on Wednesday to an actual charge amounting ijn $456.
Just this morning hotel charges went from pending on Sunday-Tursday, being gone on Wednesday to an actual charge amounting ijn $456.
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