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.
VISION Develop our Airmen as financial warriors while providing superior customer service.
MISSION Resource, Support & Deploy
FINANCE PCS UPDATE
Team Ramstein,
In order to mitigate the spread of COVID-19, the 86th Comptroller Squadron is temporarily transitioning to a virtual platform for PCS In-Processing.
Starting 1 March 2021, all members will in-process with finance through e-Finance. E-Finance is an Air Force tool available through the Air Force Portal. It allows members to submit travel vouchers directly to the Comptroller Squadron for review.
This shift to e-Finance will eliminate the need for appointments and reduce wait times by allowing members to file their travel vouchers at any time from any location, as long as they have a computer with a CAC reader.
A comprehensive e-Finance user guide is available on the home page of the Comptroller Services Portal, under "knowledge articles". It is also available on the e-Finance website. To access the user guide from the website, click “PCS” in the top right-hand corner of the website. After you begin creating your voucher, the guide is available under the “Briefings” hyperlink.
PLEASE ENSURE MEMBERS UPLOAD THE FOLLOWING: Items Needed:
Standard Payments:
Vouchers do not pay for:
For Ramstein-specific finance frequently asked questions, click here. Please visit the Virtual Finance home page to access over 1,000 finance FAQs and other finance related information.
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
For DTS access to file vouchers, visit here. Student Dependent Travel Voucher Guidance
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.
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:
Please see the following link and steps below for access:
https://fmkb.cx.usd.oraclecloud.com/app/login/redirect/home
Instructions:
*Please be aware that some information is outdated, but the majority of information is still accurate and applicable
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). Customers with questions going forward will be asked to input & submit through CSP. https://usaf.dps.mil/teams/SAFFMCSP/portal/SitePages/Home.aspx 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. *MS Edge is the preferred browser, followed by Chrome
Appointments/Walk-ins
Appointments for Retirements/Separations briefings must be scheduled via Appointment Plus: https://booknow.appointment-plus.com/9rm3mcns/.
Walk-ins will be honored for the following issues only:
Wednesdays are reserved for First Sergeants from 0900-1500.
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://usaf.dps.mil/teams/SAFFMCSP/Portal/SitePages/Home.aspx. 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 CED Orders/Authorizations: 86cpts.fmai@us.af.mil Travel Certification for Invitational, LN, Student Dep, and RAT: 86cpts.1610certification@us.af.mil Customer Service: 86cpts.cs@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 -Security deposit repayment amounts are calculated using the daily exchange rate so verify amount before ordering money order/cashier’s check --NO cash will be accepted at this time, personal checks preferred. -Check MyPers for the latest COVID-19 PCS Entitlement Guidelines
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
DD 2560 Advance Pay DD 2560 Advance Pay Guide Overseas Housing Allowance Advance AF Form 1039 Advance Housing Allowance Guide COLA Update
1. Finance pre-deployment briefing 2. Finance PCS Out-Processing Guide 3. Finance retirement/separation briefing 4. Finance In-Processing
COT-IPCOT-RAT Travel Voucher Guidance DD 1351-2 Travel Voucher DD 1351-2c Travel Voucher Continued IBA-CBA Form Missing or Lost Receipt SF 1199A Direct Deposit Change WTA Agreement
DFAS TSP Overseas COLA Overseas Housing Allowance Mileage Rates DLA Per Diem Rates Government Travel Card