[CHDIRAUX-L] DIRECT DEPOSIT (DD) AND ELECTRONIC FUNDS TRANSFER (EFT) REQUIREMENT FOR AUXILIARISTS -032/007

[Chief Director of the Auxiliary Announcement List]

To:   ALAUX
From: CHDIRAUX
Subj: DIRECT DEPOSIT (DD) AND ELECTRONIC FUNDS TRANSFER (EFT) REQUIREMENT
FOR AUXILIARISTS -032/007

1.   The Coast Guard makes payroll and claim reimbursements to personnel
through its Direct Deposit (DD) program (this includes claims for travel,
damages, official expenses).  DD is required for all Coast Guard active
duty, Reserve and civilian personnel.  It allows the Coast Guard to effect
payments and reimbursements via an Electronic Fund Transfer (EFT) quickly,
securely, and directly to the bank account specified by the
individual/claimant.  This eliminates a lot of time, cost, and
administrative overhead associated with processing, printing, and mailing
payroll and reimbursement checks.  

2.  Effective January 1, 2008, Direct Deposit will also become mandatory for
Auxiliarists.  In order to receive reimbursements from the Coast Guard for
expenses associated with patrols, official travel, or any other claims (e.g.
- equipment damage) after that date, an Auxiliarist will have to have
established DD service.  Establishing DD service is open to any and all
Auxiliarists.  Auxiliarists who have already established DD service with the
Coast Guard do not have to take any action.

3.  Direct Deposit can be most easily established by enrolling on the Coast
Guard Finance Center (FINCEN) web site at:  www.fincen.uscg.mil/aux_info.htm
(select the "EFT/ACH Enrollment Form" option, fill in the blanks, and
electronically submit the form directly to FINCEN).  An EFT enrollment form
is also available in Appendix G of the Auxiliary Manual (page G-56) and in
the Forms section of the Auxiliary web site at:
http://forms.cgaux.org/forms.html (use form FMS-2231-CGAUX).
In accordance with instructions on the electronic form, it can either be
faxed to FINCEN (ATTN: T-16) at (757) 523-6769, or it can be mailed to
FINCEN at:

Commanding Officer (opc-5c)
U.S. Coast Guard Finance Center
1430A Kristina Way
Chesapeake, VA  23326-1000

4.     The purpose of this list is to keep Auxiliarists as well as all other
interested parties abreast of current developments, policies, manuals, etc.
All information contained herein and linked is OFFICIAL policy and
information.

5.     Internet Release and Distribution is Authorized.

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