What is considered a local voucher in DTS?

You must file a voucher or local voucher to receive reimbursement for expenses you incurred and paid the allowances you earned while on official travel. DTS vouchers originate from an authorization, while DTS local vouchers are for official travel that has already occurred in your local area.



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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.).

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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You can modify your search to select different airports through the “departing from/Arriving at.” click the airport name and change it to the airport you wish to Depart/arrive at.

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Block 18a-d: REIMBURSABLE EXPENSES - This is an itemized list for incurred expenses, such as airline tickets, rental car, fuel, public transportation, taxi fare, excess baggage, etc.

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

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To Be a Traveler, You Have to Travel Radius rules of 50 miles are common, but the number can range anywhere from 40-200 miles depending on the facility.

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If you do not have access to DTS, you should contact your TMC to make privatized and commercial lodging reservations.

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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.

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IAW DoD Mandate, all travelers (Military and Civilian) are required to have a GTC.

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