Feb. 20, 2019

Human Resource (HR) Quality Assurance (QA) Tools

E-Mail ALSPO message A/19 implements the use of the Human Resource (HR) Quality Assurance (QA) Tools by Servicing Personnel Offices (SPO). In accordance with the Coast Guard Pay Manual, COMDINST M7220.29 (series), Pay and Personnel Center (PPC) and SPOs are required to ensure pay and personnel transactions are submitted accurately and timely. These HR QA tools will assist with meeting the requirements set forth in the Coast Guard Pay Manual, COMDINST M7220.29 (series).

Jan. 24, 2019

New Idaho W-4 helps taxpayers estimate paycheck withholding

The Form ID W-4 is here! This first-ever Idaho W-4 form is a new and improved tool to help make the payroll withholding process simpler, easier and specific to Idaho tax law. The Idaho-specific W-4 form is on our website at tax.idaho.gov/w4form.

Jan. 23, 2019

Foreign Language Proficiency Pay Allocations Updated

ALCOAST 014/19 updates both the Interpreter and Linguist allocation lists located on the FLPP page on CGPortal: http://cglink.uscg.mil/cd873734. Changes to allocations go into effect 01 Feb 2019.

Nov. 7, 2018

Re-Post: Combined Federal Campaign (CFC) Online Pledge System Eliminates Paper Pledge Forms, Protects Your Private Information

Combined Federal Campaign (CFC) donations can now be made online. No need to involve your military or civilian servicing personnel office (SPO).

Oct. 29, 2018

Promulgation of Special Duty Pay (SDP) , COMDTINST 1430.1Q

Major Change: Special Duty Pay (SDP) is no longer tied to billets. Effective 01 OCT 18, members will be authorized SDP if they meet all eligibility criteria as announced COMDT COGARD WASHINGTON DC 300926 AUG 18/ACN 087/18

Oct. 2, 2018

Fiscal Year 2019 Clothing and Uniform Allowance Rates

Fiscal Year 2019 Clothing and Uniform Allowance Rates are effective on 1 October 2018

Aug. 30, 2018

Fiscal Year 2019 Aviation Incentive Pay and Aviation Bonus Program Changes

This message introduces two interventions recommended by the Officer Workforce Planning Team (OWPT) that are necessary to support Coast Guard missions and maintain aviation workforce readiness. (1) Rate increases to Aviation Incentive Pay (AvIP), which will go into effect on 01 OCT 2018. (2) The CY2019 Aviation Bonus (AvB) Program, rates and criteria. The CY19 AvB targets retention of Fixed Wing and Rotary Wing aircraft commanders with critical skill sets.

Aug. 30, 2018

Fiscal Year (FY) 2019 Enlisted Bonus Programs

This ACN announces the results of the Enlisted Workforce Planning Team (EWPT). The EWPT convened from 11-12 June 2018 to deliberate and recommend workforce policy interventions to the Assistant Commandant for Human Resources (CG-1). Interventions include non-monetary policy changes, Enlistment Bonuses (EB), Critical Skills Training Bonuses (CSTB), Selective Reenlistment Bonuses (SRB), and Critical Skills Retention Bonuses (CSRB).

Jan. 31, 2018

Special Income Tax Withholding Requirements for Commonwealth of Northern Mariana Islands and Puerto Rico

Residents of The Commonwealth of Northern Mariana Islands or Puerto Rico do not have Federal Income Tax Withheld.

June 9, 2017

Thrift Savings Plan (TSP Blended Retirement System (BRS) Resources Available

Two new sources of information—a fact sheet and a video—about the new Blended Retirement System (BRS) are now available.

June 9, 2017

Blended Retirement System (BRS) Comparison Calculator is Available

The official comparison calculator is available at http://militarypay.defense.gov/calculators/BRS/ and should be the only calculator used by service members as other tools may not have received adequate vetting.

June 6, 2017

DoD Launches Blended Retirement System Comparison Calculator

WASHINGTON — The Defense Department has launched a comparison calculator for eligible service members to analyze their estimated retirement benefits under the legacy system and the new Blended Retirement System.