DFAS is claiming I owe money for an overpayment on travel pay from 4 years ago. Back then, my finance POC helped me create the DTS orders and was also the certifying official. The issue is about me checking out of hotel rooms during mobilization. Finance told me it was fine since it was cheaper to pay me for the hotel costs instead of travel pay for off-duty days. Now they’re saying I wasn’t authorized those payments. I have an email and a slide from a briefing that supports me being authorized. Is there any way to fight this?
That sounds super frustrating. Do you have all the emails and documentation saved?
Ren said:
That sounds super frustrating. Do you have all the emails and documentation saved?
Yeah, I have an email where finance confirmed it was fine and a slide from a briefing that supports it.
Ren said:
That sounds super frustrating. Do you have all the emails and documentation saved?
The slide sounds like a solid piece of evidence. Was it an official briefing?
Ren said:
That sounds super frustrating. Do you have all the emails and documentation saved?
It was from a mobilization briefing, so I’d say yes. It specifically mentioned that authorization.
I think it’s worth fighting. Did you file a dispute with DFAS already?
SKYLER said:
I think it’s worth fighting. Did you file a dispute with DFAS already?
Yeah, I submitted a dispute and an IG complaint. Just waiting to hear back now.
SKYLER said:
I think it’s worth fighting. Did you file a dispute with DFAS already?
What’s an IG complaint? I’m not familiar with that.
SKYLER said:
I think it’s worth fighting. Did you file a dispute with DFAS already?
It’s a complaint filed with the Inspector General to address issues like unfair treatment or mismanagement.
Sounds like you have a strong case. Did your finance POC document anything specific about this being fine?
Storm said:
Sounds like you have a strong case. Did your finance POC document anything specific about this being fine?
Yeah, the email I have says they confirmed me checking out was fine. They’re saying something different now though.
Storm said:
Sounds like you have a strong case. Did your finance POC document anything specific about this being fine?
Classic finance flip-flop, lol. Hopefully, the email helps your case.
Do you think this has to do with the voluntary return rules in the JTR? That could be where the confusion is.
Dallas said:
Do you think this has to do with the voluntary return rules in the JTR? That could be where the confusion is.
Yeah, I think it might. I mentioned it in my dispute, so we’ll see what happens.
Dallas said:
Do you think this has to do with the voluntary return rules in the JTR? That could be where the confusion is.
What’s JTR? Is it like a manual or something?
Dallas said:
Do you think this has to do with the voluntary return rules in the JTR? That could be where the confusion is.
It’s the Joint Travel Regulations, basically the rulebook for travel pay in the military.
Honestly, sounds like you’re doing everything right. Maybe just wait and let them respond.
Amory said:
Honestly, sounds like you’re doing everything right. Maybe just wait and let them respond.
That’s the plan for now. Hopefully, it works out.
Amory said:
Honestly, sounds like you’re doing everything right. Maybe just wait and let them respond.
Patience is key with stuff like this. Fingers crossed for you!