Why Filing Your Travel Voucher Quickly Matters
After returning from TDY, filing your travel voucher should be a top priority. Delays in submitting your voucher can create financial stress and administrative complications that are easily avoidable.
The Defense Travel System (DTS) requires vouchers to be filed within five business days of returning from travel. This deadline exists for good reason. Your Government Travel Charge Card bill will arrive regardless of when you file, and missing that payment deadline has serious consequences.
Consequences of Late Filing
Late voucher submission can result in GTCC delinquency, which goes on your record and may affect security clearance renewals. In some cases, persistent late filing leads to counseling or administrative action.
Tips for Quick Filing
Keep all receipts organized during your trip. Take photos of receipts as backup. Enter your expenses into DTS daily if possible, so you only need to finalize and submit upon return.
Many voucher delays stem from missing receipts or unclear expense documentation. Being organized during travel makes post-trip filing a quick, painless process rather than a stressful scramble.
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