finance customer service

 

In an effort to eliminate and reduce customer wait times and increase process efficiency, the 86th Comptroller Squadron finance customer service team has implemented new and improved methodology to meet the demanding customer service needs of Team Ramstein and the Kaiserslautern Military Community.

For those new to the KMC, please take a moment to review some of the links and documents provided here to ease your transition to Germany. Much of the information required for newcomers and individuals PCSing can be found through this site, allowing you to accomplish your needs with one less in/outprocessing appointment.

Our commitment

VISION
Money On-Target, Ops Focused, Ready to Execute!

MISSION
Resource U.S. interests, the Global Gateway, and our People

Finance in-processing

FINANCE PCS UPDATE

 All PCS in-processing will be performed in person at building 2108 on Ramstein Air Base.  Briefings will be held at 1330 every Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday, excluding federal holidays and family days. Members stationed at GSUs outside the KMC area will still utilize e-Finance.

It is mandatory that members schedule an appointment within 5 working days of arrival.  Appointments must be booked by scanning the QR code below and selecting an available briefing date.

PLEASE ENSURE MEMBERS BRING THE FOLLOWING:
Items Needed:

  • Any receipts greater than $75
    • Any receipts for lodging and airfare
    • Receipts must be:
      • Itemized
      • In English
      • How it was paid (last 4 of CC number)
      • Member’s name (first and last)
  • DD788 –Scratch and Dent form from VPC
    • This is used for vehicle pick up or drop off
  • Full copy of your orders and amendments (front and back)
  • Memorandums for any delays during this PCS  
  • Letter in lieu of amendments (issued by MPF)
  • GTC Statement (to verify rates but these DO NOT replace actual receipts)
  • Dorm Resident BAS Certification (only for Airman living in the dorm)
  • Any delayed rotator (old tickets, new tickets, MFR from the PAX terminal)

Standard Payments:

  • Travel per diem, lodging, and mileage
  • Dislocation Allowance (DLA)
  • Charges any leave taken during your PCS or Recruiter Assistance Program (RAP) leave (MFR required)
  • Split disbursement to pay GTC charges
  • Cost of Living Allowance (COLA)
  • Overseas Housing Allowance (OHA) (once completed with Housing Office)

Vouchers do not pay for:

  • TLA from a previous overseas base must be filed at the previous base’s Housing Office. TLA will be paid in your normal paycheck and will be reflected on your LES.
  • Food or Gas is paid in mileage and per diem. Do not claim this unless a rental car is authorized at a TDY.

geographically separated units

Members stationed at geographically separated units outside the KMC area may submit documents through the Comptroller Services Portal (CSP).  If unable to utilize CSP due to network incompatibility, members may submit through the 86cpts.cs@us.af.mil org box.  If your location does not have a housing office, the nearest embassy must be utilized to certify your TLA and/or rental agreement/lease.


For military pay issues, visit the myPay Website at https://mypay.dfas.mil/mypay.aspx. Issues that can be resolved include:

 -View current/ prior month LES
 -Change military pay direct deposit
 -Start, stop or change allotments
 -Start, stop or change TSP
 -Open or close Savings Deposit Program account
 -Start or change bond allotments
 -Change correspondence address
 -State income tax exemption test certificate

Travel pay

For DTS access to file vouchers, visit here.
Student Dependent Travel Voucher Guidance

BAH revalidation

All Airmen with dependents will be required to recertify their dependency status upon arrival to Ramstein Air Base. During this AF-wide BAH recertification, it's required that you bring your back-up documentation (marriage certificate, birth certificate, etc) with you during in-processing so that you can present it to base-level Finance for recertification. Copies of certificates are authorized.

Finance Contact Info

Comptroller Services Portal 

Finance is expanding service while adding transparency to the status of your question! Customer service inquiries for Military, Civilian, and Travel Pay can use the Air Force Comptroller Services Portal (CSP). CSP is not just a ticket or queuing system. Upload documents, check status via your computer, receive email alerts when transactions process, provide requested clarification or additional documents, and more. 

-          https://csp.cce.af.mil/

The site is secure and fully protects Personally Identifiable Information (PII). CSP does not require VPN access but does require a CAC reader when using a personal computer. Members will be prompted to create a user profile and make any necessary updates (2-3 minute process) before submitting their initial request. Customers can then submit, review, and track their requests anytime, anywhere.

Appointments/Walk-ins

Walk-ins will be honored from 0900-1200 on Monday to Friday for the following issues only:

  • Advance Rent/Security Deposit
  • Debt Repayment (0900-1200): Mon, Tues, and Thurs only
  • GSU Personnel for Military/Travel Pay Issues
  • OHA Underpayment over 30 Days
  • No Pay Status
  • Security Deposit Repayment

Org Boxes

Org boxes are ONLY intended for GSUs and members without us.af.mil emails. Our primary means of electronic communication is through the Comptroller Services Portal (CSP), located at https://csp.cce.af.mil/The CSP allows transfer of PII, so a CAC login is required.  If you have not used the CSP before, you will need to create a profile, and instructions are available on the home page under Quick Links.

Email Org Boxes:
Civilian Pay Team:  86cpts.civ.pay@us.af.mil

Keep in mind:
-Civilian pay issues need to be routed through your Timekeeper
-DTS issues not related to Emergency or Deployment travel need to be routed through your ODTA
-GTCs can be placed in Mission Critical status by your Unit APC to avoid delinquency issues

civilian pay

Civilian Pay may answer inquiries through the Customer Service Portal. Civilian Pay can be contacted at 86cpts.civ.pay@us.af.mil for members without access to CSP

cage/disbursement operations

Cash, money orders and personal checks are accepted at this time

Security deposit repayment amounts are calculated using the daily exchange rate so verify amount before ordering money order/cashier’s check

Check and money order will not be accepted the last week of the month

finance resources

Below is a link to the Financial Services Knowledge Base (FSKB). This is a data base that answers a majority of general finance questions

FSKB includes the following information:  

  • Allotments
  • Debts
  • Separations & Retirements
  • Taxes
  • PCS
  • Military Pay & Allowances
  • Special & Incentive Pay
  • Deployments & TDYs