To be properly reimbursed, don't forget the paperwork.
Official travel is a part of many Department of Defense (DoD) jobs. At times, the employee must spend their own money for these expenses. Filing proper paperwork ensures that personal money spent for official travel will be reimbursed.
Function
The DoD uses DD Form 1351-2 to pay travel expenses and verify the legitimacy of travel expenses submitted by Defense Department employees. DoD employees must complete DD Form 1351-2 to be paid for personal money spent on official travel.
Required Documentation
In order to receive payment, the employee must submit original travel orders, a copy of tickets used and copies of lodging receipts for the trip. Additionally, receipts are required on any expenses greater than $75 incurred on the trip.
Payment
Employees must be enrolled in Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) to receive payment from the DoD.
Government issued travel credit cards will be paid off then remaining funds owed will be deposited into the EFT account specified by the DoD employee.
Considerations
Filing fraudulent claims is a criminal offense and carries severe penalties. Disclosure of information and documentation is voluntary on DD Form 1351-2; however, without this information, the claim may not be paid.
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