Online services keep financial records current Published March 2, 2007 By 1st Lt. Christopher Alexander 27th Comptroller Squadron CANNON AIR FORCE BASE, N.M. -- The Air Force has developed numerous tools for Airmen to access their financial records and military history info. Tools such as myPay, Leave Web and the Virtual Military Personnel Flight allow Airmen to research and correct any errors in their records. The key component of all these systems is user involvement; Airmen must take an active role to ensure their records are correct. MyPay at https://www.mypay.dfas.mil is an automated system that gives members access to pay and tax statements, Leave and Earnings Statements and W-2s. The myPay Web site can be accessed via any Internet-connected computer at home, the End Zone, the Cannon Library or in the office. Leave and Earnings Statements (LES) are the single most important financial tool available to Airmen. The LES contains information that determines what each member's paycheck will be, an Airman's pay grade, years of service, pay entitlements, deductions and allotments. Airmen should review all of the information on their LES periodically, but members should focus on the "Entitlements" section. If any errors are noted, the 27th Comptroller Squadron, or finance office, should be contacted. For instance, members on the Meal Card program at the Pecos Trail Dining Facility should not be receiving full rate Basic Allowance for Subsistence (BAS). Also, members authorized to live downtown should receive Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) based on their rank and if they have dependants. If an Airman receives BAS or BAH when it is not authorized to them, they should report it immediately to the finance office. If these errors are not reported and the finance office finds them, the funds will be taken back from that Airman's paycheck, sometimes without prior notice. Why do I keep getting calls about my Government Travel Card (GTC)? Airmen will be contacted by their Commander's Support Staff, first sergeant and the finance office if they are delinquent in making a payment. All GTC accounts must be paid in full by the 16th of every month, regardless of a change of station, temporary duty assignment (TDY) or deployment. Filing a travel voucher does not end Airmen's GTC responsibility. It is the member's obligation to ensure their GTC balance has been paid in full every month. GTC delinquency can lead to administrative punishment and have a negative impact on personal credit. GTC cardholders can access their account info online by registering at https://www.gcsuthd.bankofamerica.com/eagls_selfregistration/selfreg.aspx. Once established, this access will allow members to track all transactions, update contact info, and view current and previous statements. Cardholders can also make a payment via www.myeasypayment.com or by calling (800) 472-1424. The Defense Travel System (DTS) is a tremendous improvement to the TDY process. This Web-based system allows travelers to book airline reservations, claim expenses and file travel vouchers. With DTS, the member can recoup travel expenses without making a trip to the finance office. DTS requires members to scan or fax their receipts, attaching them to the online voucher. This simple task allows approving officials and unit leadership to validate expenses paid to travelers. MyPay, the LES, the GTC and DTS are all informative resources and tools the Air Force has adopted to give Airmen hands on control and involvement in their personal matters. For more information, call the finance office at 784-2646.