May 2016 Servicewide Exam Revised Cutoffs Announced
ALCGENL message 060/17 announces new cutoffs for participants of the May 2016 Servicewide Exam. The Advancement Eligibility List from the May 2016 Servicewide Exam is available on the PPC (adv) CG...
View ArticleTraining Opportunity: SGLI Program Overview 18 May
An Overview of the SGLI Program is being offered to all branches of service on Thursday, May 18 at 2 PM. Eastern. The training will be done by phone, so no travel is involved. Who Should Attend? The...
View ArticleNew PPC Internet Site to Launch on 19 May 2017
PPC, along with CG-1, CG-4, CG-6, CG-9, DOL, PSC, and other DCMS elements will be launching new Internet sites on 19 May 2017.You will be able to find us at http://www.dcms.uscg.mil/. (New DCMS Home...
View ArticlePPC Customer / SPO Newsletter April 2017
Issue 04/2017 (April) of the PPC Customer Newsletter is now available. This issue includes the following items: Conference Lodging Policy Update Transfer Season 2017 is in Full Swing Defense Travel...
View ArticleConference Lodging Policy Update
02 MAY 17 BT UNCLAS //N04600// ALCGPSC 056/17 SUBJ: Civilian Exemption for Required use of the Travel Management Center (TMC) for Conference Lodging A. 41 CFR, Federal Travel Regulations, Chapter...
View ArticleChanges to the Joint Travel Regulations (JTR) - Effective 1 May 2017
Please be aware that the May 2017 Joint Travel Regulations (JTR) will be reorganized. This new framework includes revised Chapters 1-3 covering general travel policies, standard allowances, and TDY...
View ArticleDefense Travel Management Office Allowances and Regulations Update
The Defense Travel Management Office has updated the following information for 01 May 2017: OCONUS Non-Foreign and Foreign Per Diem Rates Overseas Housing Allowances (OHA) Overseas Cost of Living...
View ArticleThe Retiree Newsletter Issue 02/17
The April 2017 issue of The Retiree Newsletter is now available on the PPC Retiree and Annuitant Services web page (www.uscg.mil/ppc/ras). Here is a direct link to the newsletter:...
View ArticleThe Top 10 Things You Should Know About Bonuses
We conducted our monthly online learning session on Tuesday, 18 April 2017. The topic this month was "The Top 10 Things You Should Know About Bonuses". Below are links to the presentation, a transcript...
View ArticleTravel E-Newsletter April 2017
The April 2017 Travel E-Newsletter is now available. This issue includes the following items: What's New in WebTPAX Upgrade Version 6.21.6 Most Common Reasons Why a PCS Travel Claim is Returned to the...
View ArticlePPC Customer / SPO Newsletter March 2017
Issue 03/2017 (March) of the PPC Customer Newsletter is now available. This issue includes the following items: Direct Access Payroll Retroactive Processing Direct Access Web Browser Compatibility...
View ArticleImprovements to the TRICARE Dental Program
Beginning on May 1, 2017, United Concordia Companies, Inc. (United Concordia) will manage the TRICARE Dental Program (TDP). Beneficiaries don't need to take any actions to continue their coverage. The...
View ArticleWeb-TPAX Outage 7-9 April for Server Move - New Address
1. A scheduled WEB TPAX outage will occur from 1400 (CDT) Friday, 07APR17 to 0600 (CDT) Monday, 10APR17. 2. The system will be moved from servers located at PPC Topeka to OSC/FINCEN Chesapeake and will...
View ArticleDefense Travel Management Office Allowances and Regulations Update
The Defense Travel Management Office has updated the following information for 01 April 2017: OCONUS Non-Foreign and Foreign Per Diem Rates Overseas Housing Allowances (OHA) Overseas Cost of Living...
View ArticleMarch End-Month Payroll Processing Complete
"Payslips" for the 31 March payday are available in Direct Access. Report any discrepancies through the P&A Office (Admin) to the SPO. If SPOs cannot address or need assistance, the SPO will submit...
View ArticleTop 10 Tuesday Recording and Q&A Posted
Thank you to all those who attended our online virtual session on Tuesday, 21 March. We discussed several PCS topics, including screening for overseas and out CONUS, shipment and storage of privately...
View ArticleDA Known Issue Resloved - Pay Transactions With Effective Dates of the 31st...
The Direct Access programming issue which prevented SPOs from using the 31st day of the month or 29 February in pay transaction effective dates has been resolved. It is no longer necessary for SPOs to...
View ArticleTransfer Season 2017 - Top 10 Things You Should Know About PCS
The Pay & Personnel Center (PPC) Top 10 Tuesday is next Tuesday, 21 March. The list this month is all about Permanent Change of Station (PCS)! The March Top 10 isn't geared just for Yeoman this...
View ArticlePersonally Procured Movements of Household Goods
During peak season it may be difficult to secure a Government-contracted transportation service provider (TSP) that meets the desired packing, pick-up, and delivery dates of everyone affected. If a TSP...
View ArticleCGHR: On the Radar Screen March 2017
Welcome to the latest issue of CGHR: On the Radar Screen. You can access the newsletter when (and how) it's convenient for you - from work, from home, your smartphone, or your tablet. CGHR is your...
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