What is the difference between local voucher and voucher DTS?


What is the difference between local voucher and voucher DTS? DTS vouchers originate from an authorization, while DTS local vouchers are for official travel that has already occurred in your local area.


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 you use DTS for personal flights?

TMO (or DTS) can only book you to the official duty location(s). The use of government fares to/from a “leave” location is prohibited!


What is the minimum travel distance for per diem?

The IRS has not published any official guidelines that detail specific eligibility requirements (e.g., specific amount of miles away from tax home); however, it is generally a rule-of-thumb that the required commute must be greater than 50 miles from the employee's tax home and the employee must be in travel status for ...


When you create your voucher in DTS?

CREATING THE TRAVEL VOUCHER/CLAIM USING DTS. 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'.


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.


What is considered local travel?

Local Travel means travel with both the trip origin and destination being within the City.


Can you claim per diem on a local voucher?

Local vouchers do not have access to the Reservation module or Per Diem table. Local vouchers may combine expenses from different dates. Local vouchers may contain more than one LOA, but each LOA must use the same Format Map (e.g., Air Force, Army etc.).


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 cancel my local voucher on DTS?

You cannot cancel a voucher. All options begin on the DTS Dashboard. Note: From the DTS Dashboard, Non-DTS Entry Agent or travel clerk who is working on another traveler's document must select Trips > Traveler Lookup, and then search for the traveler whose authorization requires change.