[1SR-L] Coast Guard Payments by check discontinued 01 Oct 05 -59/05

[Announcement List for First Southern District]

TO:		ALAUXDIST1SR
FM:		CDR Young, DIRAUX
SUBJ:		Reimbursement by check discontinued 01 Oct 05


1.	Beginning 01 Oct 05, Fincen is requiring all customers (Aux members
included) to receive payment via EFT. In Aug, 800+ POMS claims were paid via
check and with each check a notice was sent indicating the mandatory 01 Oct
EFT requirement.

2.	After 01 Oct, any Doc type 27 (POMS) claims will be place on hold
and member will be contacted regarding the requirement. They will have a
certain # of days to get signed up for EFT and get their payment. Exceptions
will be granted but they have to be in writing and approved by Fincen.

3.	EFT enrollment forms are available in Appendix G of the Auxiliary
Manual (page G-56) and in the Forms section of the Auxiliary web site:
http://216.167.73.185/~forms/forms.html  (Form FMS-2231).

	A.	Enrollment forms should be faxed to the Finance Center at:
(757) 523-6769.

	B.	You can also enroll on-line at the Finance Center website:
http://www.fincen.uscg.mil/aux_info.htm

3.	The purpose of this list is to keep Auxiliarists in the First
Southern abreast of current developments, policies, manuals, etc. 

4.	Internet Release and Distribution is Authorized. 

5.	CDR E. D. Young Sends