How do I know if my DTS voucher is approved?


How do I know if my DTS voucher is approved? Check document status by logging in to DTS. Go to Official Travel vouchers or authorization, and then look in the Sort by Status column. Or, go to the digital signature page within the document. If you can't access to DTS, contact your Defense Travel Administrator (DTA) to check the status of your document.


Can I use DTS for personal travel?

In the Defense Travel System, or DTS, users can search for airline, hotel, and rental car reservations, check per diem rates, and prepare personal travel documents or, with the proper permissions, documents for others.


How do I know if my DTS voucher is approved?

Check document status by logging in to DTS. Go to Official Travel vouchers or authorization, and then look in the Sort by Status column. Or, go to the digital signature page within the document. If you can't access to DTS, contact your Defense Travel Administrator (DTA) to check the status of your document.


What is the difference between a DTS voucher and authorization?

DTS vouchers originate from an authorization, while DTS local vouchers are for official travel that has already occurred in your local area. In this topic, you will learn how to create a voucher and local voucher in DTS.


Does DTS pay for Uber?

The simple answer is that: yes, as a federal employee traveling on official business, you can be reimbursed for rideshares in accordance with your agency procedures and local laws.


How long does it take for a travel voucher to go through?

A: You should receive your PCS entitlement approximately 14 business days from the date you submit your travel voucher.


Can I approve my own DTS voucher?

Per the DTS Regulations (authorized by DoDI 5154.31, volume 3) as a SAO, you can approve your own authorizations; however, to protect itself from undue risk of fraud, DoD stipulates that SAOs may not approve any of their own travel documents that contain a request for a payment.


How do I complete DTS voucher after travel?

Upon completion of your FUNDED travel authorization/orders you must file a travel voucher/claim within 5 days of return. Click on Official Travel; Select 'Vouchers' you will see a hyperlink 'Create New Voucher from Authorization'. Select the appropriate trip to create the voucher against.


Where can I find my travel order authorization number?

Block 8: TRAVEL ORDER/AUTHORIZATION NUMBER – You'll find this number on the upper left hand corner of your orders, if TCS orders, or from Box 22 of your DD Form1610. Invitational travel orders should have this number clearly indicated on the orders.


How much should I ask for travel voucher?

Many experts estimate that a voucher is worth somewhere between a third and a half of its face value. If you ask for cash but an airline offers a voucher, take the voucher only if the face value is at least double the cash offer.


How much can you claim on DTS without a receipt?

At a minimum, you MUST provide valid receipts for: All lodging expenses regardless of cost. Any individual reimbursable expense of $75 or more.


Can I get my money back from a travel voucher?

Refundable fares are generally eligible for a full cash refund. Some tickets, including many basic economy fares, simply cannot be canceled. Some tickets can be canceled for a voucher refund, minus a cancellation fee.