Questions and Answers
What does Public Law 109-115 require?
It requires each Executive department agency to evaluate the credit worthiness of an individual.
What does Public Law 105-264 mandate?
It mandates the use of a Government travel card for costs associated with official Government travel.
What does Public Law 107-314 require?
It requires split disbursement to the travel card vendor.
What does the Statement of Understanding indicate?
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What do the Government Travel Charge Card Regulations establish?
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What should Betty do if she receives a call asking for her SSN?
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How much of Jackie’s total credit limit remains after her TDY expenses?
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Does how often you travel on official business in a year determine if you are a frequent or infrequent traveler?
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What category is Sam placed in after traveling three times for official business last year?
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What is the ATM monthly withdrawal limit for a standard cardholder?
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Who is liable for payments for IBA travel cards?
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What is a restricted card?
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Who should Tom notify regarding his change of address and travel card matters?
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Are RPPs established after an account is placed into Salary Offset?
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What is split disbursement?
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What is Salary Offset in relation to travel cards?
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What does Mission Critical Status refer to?
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What is a Reduced Payment Plan?
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What is a benefit of using the travel card?
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Is it true that cardholders must pay their bill on time regardless of the status of their reimbursement for an IBA?
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Will an individual be issued a restricted travel card if they refuse to authorize a credit check?
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Should Patricia hold onto vouchers from earlier trips for her TDY preparation?
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What does Vanessa need to do next before she can receive a travel card?
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What is a reason for account suspension?
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Is the cardholder responsible for authorized charges before losing a lost or stolen travel card?
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What expenses must Mike split disburse to the travel card vendor when submitting his voucher?
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What action should you coordinate with the APC before starting a Permanent Change of Station (PCS) move?
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What statement applies only to restricted cardholders?
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Why should you establish an online account with the travel card vendor?
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What should you do if there are incorrect transactions on your monthly statement?
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Study Notes
Government Travel Charge Card Program Overview
- Public Law 109-115 requires agencies to evaluate individual credit worthiness.
- Public Law 105-264 mandates government travel card usage for official travel expenses.
- Public Law 107-314 enforces split disbursement to the travel card vendor.
Cardholder Responsibilities and Regulations
- A Statement of Understanding confirms the applicant's awareness of travel card program provisions.
- Government Travel Charge Card Regulations establish accountability for card usage within the Department of Defense.
- Cardholders must not share personal information unless they can verify the legitimacy of requests, as advised in the case of Betty.
Travel Card Types and Features
- A restricted card limits credit and requires activation/deactivation for official use only.
- Standard cardholders can withdraw up to $665 monthly from ATMs.
- Individually Billed Accounts (IBA) hold cardholders liable for payments, emphasizing the need for timely bill settlement despite reimbursement status.
Usage Guidelines and Benefits
- Frequent travelers are identified based on the number of official trips per year.
- Using the travel card eliminates the need for cardholders to use personal funds for work-related travel expenses.
Payment and Account Management
- Split Disbursement ensures the travel card vendor receives direct payment based on submitted travel vouchers.
- Salary Offset allows automatic payments from cardholders’ salaries for any undisputed unpaid amounts.
- Reduced Payment Plans are formal agreements for cardholders to manage monthly payments.
Important Procedures and Contact Protocol
- Notify both the travel card vendor and Administrative Point of Contact (APC) about any address changes.
- Incorrect account practices, such as ignoring old vouchers, can hinder preparation for travels.
Dispute and Security Procedures
- Cardholders must report lost or stolen cards but remain responsible for charges until reported lost.
- Ensure funds for travel-related expenses are communicated clearly, especially in the event of mismanagement or disputes over billing.
Application and Account Suspension Guidelines
- To receive a travel card, applicants must complete training and sign a Statement of Understanding.
- Accounts may be suspended if they remain delinquent for over 61 days.
Technology Use and Account Monitoring
- Establishing an online account with the travel card vendor allows for streamlined access to transaction statements and service alerts.
- Immediate dispute filing within 60 days is mandatory for any inaccuracies on monthly statements.
Key Situational Responses
- Situations leading to the issuance of a restricted card include refusal to authorize a credit check.
- Before Permanent Change of Station moves, ensure IBA accounts are marked as Mission Critical Status with the APC.
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