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Finance Information

COLA

  • When does my COLA stop?

COLA will stop once you depart Australia.

 

OHA

  • When does my OHA stop?

Once you have terminated your residence (day you hand in your keys).

 

BAH

  • When does BAH begin?

BAH will start at the non-locality rate on the day you sign out/out-process from your current post/unit and full BAH will begin upon check-in at your new post/unit

  • Where can I find the non-locality rate for my rank? 

http://www.travel.dod.mil

 

Advance OHA (Security/Bond)

If you received this interest-free Government “loan” to cover your security bond (repay upon PCS outbound), it will be due in-full after you PCS.  Be sure to retain the funds received from your home’s security bond in order to repay the US Government. 

 

Temporary Lodging Allowance

  • Standard outbound TLA is authorized for 10-days.
    • TLA beyond 10-days will not be authorized so members can ship HHG early, remain in-country on leave status, or for member’s convenience.
    • Exceptions may apply when delays or extensions are required and are outside of the member’s control. 

 

  • You may file your Departure TLA before you depart or once you arrive at your new duty unit/base.
    • Air Force members:  CONUS bases cannot process TLA.  Please send your Lodging Receipt and departure orders, along with the date you departed, to the 337th ASUF FM office at 337ASUF.FM.Finance@us.af.mil

 

COT Travel

Members doing Consecutive Overseas Tours (COT) or Circuitous Travel must have travel approved in their PCS orders prior to any tickets being issued. 

 

Government Travel Card (GTC)

  • Having a valid GTC for PCS travel is YOUR responsibility.
  • Be prepared to request a credit limit increase on your GTC due to the cost of airline tickets to/from Australia.
  • Please contact your Agency Program Coordinator (APC) for questions or concerns with your GTC.

 

Financial Obligations

It is your responsibility to settle all utility bills & financial obligations incurred in Australia (Motorpass, utilities, doctors, housing, schools, driving infractions, etc) Failure may result in UCMJ violations of Article 134, Debt, dishonorable failing to pay, & Article 92, Dereliction of Duty.  Reference 337 ASUF Out-processing Checklist.