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Question 1

What two options can be used to change or stop an allotment?

Answer 1

Allotment worksheet or a pen and ink change to the les.

Question 2

What institutions can allotments not go to?

Answer 2

Finance companies and insurance companies (except for life insurance).

Question 3

What is the maximum number of allotment a mbr can have in force at one time?

Answer 3

14

Question 4

What must each allotment have if going to the same payee?

Answer 4

A separate and distinct account number.

Question 5

Who is authorized to have allotments from pay?

Answer 5

Active duty mbrs, Reservist on ADT for 140 or more days, and retired mbrs.

Question 6

What is the maximum number of loan allotments a mbr can have?

Answer 6

2.

Question 7

How many days must the mbr wait before filing a non receipt of allotment check worksheet?

Answer 7

5 postal days

Question 8

How many savings allotments can a mbr have?

Answer 8

No designated limit for active duty, and retirees can only have 1.

Question 9

How many insurance allotments can a mbr have?

Answer 9

No designated limit.

Question 10

What is the minimum lump sum repayment amount?

Answer 10

$500.00.

Question 11

What is the minimum period that a loan allotment should not be changed?

Answer 11

1 year.

Question 12

While on active duty when are allotments not authorized?

Answer 12

When liquidating advance pay and allowances.

Question 13

When will an allotment be stopped by HRSIC?

Answer 13

When any change in status (i.e. reduction in grade) does not leave enough funds for the existing allotments.

Question 14

When must an allotment process in PMIS to show up in the following months pay?

Answer 14

Prior to the end of month compute.

Question 15

Is a general power of attorney acceptable to make changes to an allotment?

Answer 15

No, it must specifically authorize changes to allotments.

Question 16

What happens to an allotment upon death of the allotter?

Answer 16

All allotments are revoked.

Question 17

Who is responsible to ensure that allotments adhere to the regulations?

Answer 17

The SPO.

Question 18

What are the regulations concerning charity allotments?

Answer 18

Minimum of $1.00, expire at the end of the calendar year, cannot be stopped for 3 months

Question 19

Who can submit “T” (garnishment) allotments?

Answer 19

PSC(only).

Question 20

How many clothing checkage allotments can be made at one time?

Answer 20

One.

Question 21

How long will PSC take to issue a EFT payment in case of a non receipt of an allotment?

Answer 21

Normally, 3 Business days after email/trouble ticket is submitted

Question 22

How long must a mbr wait to submit lost bond worksheets?

Answer 22

30 days after the bonds normal arrival date.

Question 23

Where are bonds allowed to be mailed to?

Answer 23

Addresses in the US (possessions and territories), Mexico, Canada and APO/FPO.

Question 24

Why can’t a mbr receive a refund of MGIB money paid in?

Answer 24

Because the money was actually a reduction in basic pay rather than an allotment.

Question 25

What is the form number for the allotment worksheet?

Answer 25

CG-PPC-2040

Question 26

Where is the allotment worksheet found?

Answer 26

3PM, Encl 1.

Question 27

Change transactions may only be used to change what?

Answer 27

The amount.

Question 28

How many allotments may be started and/or stopped on one allotment authorization?

Answer 28

Three.

Question 29

What is the maximum amount (face amount) of bonds which may be purchased and held by any one persons in any one calendar year?

Answer 29

$30,000.

Question 30

What is the minimum amount a mbr can have deducted monthly to purchase a bond?

Answer 30

$12.50 (to purchase a $100.00 bond)

Question 31

What is the maximum amount a mbr can have deducted monthly to purchase a bond?

Answer 31

$500.00 (over one month to purchase a $1000.00 bond)

Question 32

How would you report a missing bond?

Answer 32

CG-PPC-2050.

Question 33

With the exception of what two allotments only one allotment of any type is allowed to the same payee?

Answer 33

Bond and loan allotments.

Question 34

How many and what types of non-discretionary allotments are there?

Answer 34

Eight, B (Bond), C (CGC), E or F (VEAP), L (Mutual assistance, credit union, or bank), T (indebtedness).

Question 35

. How many and what types of discretionary allotments are there?

Answer 35

Six, D (Dependents), H (Home loan), I (insurance), M (navy mutual aid), N (USGLI), O (other, S (savings/checking), X (CG association).

Question 36

What is the maximum amount that can be withheld for delinquent support payments?

Answer 36

50% of disposable earnings in any month that the mbr shows proof he/she is supporting another dependent, 60% for in any month proof is not shown, and an additional 5% anytime payments are in arrears.

Question 37

Can a pen and ink change to the LES be used to start or stop an allotment?

Answer 37

Yes.

Question 38

What form must be mailed to the bureau of public debt when lost, stolen or mutilated savings bonds are reported?

Answer 38

PD-3062 is completed by the mbr and forwarded to the BPD. Instructions are on the form.

Question 39

How long does PSChave to notify a member that notice of support order has been received, of the percentages that may be withheld, and that the mbr, may submit documentation that the notice is in error.

Answer 39

15 calendar days to notify mbr at their unit, command must submit notice to PSCthat mbr has been legally advised with 30 dys of notice.

Question 40

When a support payment allotment must be started by PSCand allotments must be stopped to satisfy the order unless mbr states otherwise in what order are allotments stopped?

Answer 40

C, B, X, S, E (or F), L, D, H, I, M, and N.

Question 41

What is the maximum amount of pay that may be taken to satisfy a garnishment order?

Answer 41

The lesser of 25% of mbrs pay or the maximum amt under applicable state law.

Question 42

Names some types of pay that may not be included in the 25% of available pay for garnishment rule?

Answer 42

Subsistence pay, CMA,

Question 43

What are the two types of bonds that are available to mbrs?

Answer 43

Series EE, Series I

Question 44

How do you start, stop and make address changes to a bond?

Answer 44

Using PSC form 2060

Question 45

If a mbr wants to raise their GI Bill by making an additional contribution of $600, in what increments can the “K” type allotment be made in?

Answer 45

In $20 increments

Question 46

For purposes of satisfying a commercial judgment, how long must a reservist be ordered to active duty for PSC to start an involuntary allotment?

Answer 46

180 days.

Question 47

Which allotments are NOT available via the self service option in direct access?

Answer 47

CFC, MGIB, Loan repayment (CGMA, Red cross),

Question 48

Can you carry an allotment for rent into retirement?

Answer 48

Rent No, Home loan Yes

Question 49

What are special payments?

Answer 49

Payments of pay and allowances not paid on a regular semimonthly payroll cycle

Question 50

When are special payments made?

Answer 50

When pay discrepancies meets the following criteria: 10% of total pay, $150.00 or more, create a financial hardship, and not be scheduled to be reimbursed the next payday.

Question 51

What is non-receipt of pay?

Answer 51

Check that is 5 or more working days late, EFT not received, or received but lost or stolen.

Question 52

What is a pay discrepancy?

Answer 52

LES reflects a different amount than what was received, or an entitlement was not paid.

Question 53

What is the time frame to file a non-receipt of allotment?

Answer 53

5 postal dys after the date of the check

Question 54

What happens if non-receipt is submitted more than 45 dys form the check date?

Answer 54

The Treasury must determine status and rectify.

Question 55

What is the time frame for non-receipt of a savings bond?

Answer 55

Mbr must wait 30 dys from the expected delivery date

Question 56

What does the SPO do when a bond is missing?

Answer 56

Sends an email to BONDS/HRSIC

Question 57

Who must sign the lost bond explanation letter (that is sent to HRSIC)?

Answer 57

The registered owner of the bond.

Question 58

Where else might a mbr receive lost bond recovery services?

Answer 58

At any bank which issues bonds.

Question 59

Can a mbr receive a special payment for a pay discrepancy involving a bonus?

Answer 59

No.