AR 690-500 — Pay And Allowances Administration
AR 690-500 governs Army civilian pay and allowances administration policy and responsibilities under applicable law and regulations.
- Publication number: AR 690-500
- Title: PAY AND ALLOWANCES ADMINISTRATION
- Date: 06/30/2022
- Proponent: G-1
- Status: ACTIVE
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It covers pay systems, advance pay, locality and special rates, premium pay, incentives, retention, severance, and other civilian compensation matters. It requires compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and OPM policies and guidance, along with accurate payments and payroll records.
Topics covered
- Civilian pay systems
- Advance pay
- Locality pay
- Premium pay
- Telework pay
- Pay retention
- Recruitment and retention incentives
Questions and answers
When can newly appointed employees receive advance pay?
Advanced pay may be authorized for newly-appointed employees up to two pay periods proceeding to or arriving at a post of assignment so a new employee can meet living and other expenses (see 5 USC 5524a and 5 CFR 550.203). (paragraph 2-2)
How long does an employee have to settle a travel advance overpayment?
If the advance payment exceeds the travel allowances, the employee will be informed that any overpayment must be settled within 30 days of notification. (paragraph 2-2)
What is the limit on the maximum payable rate?
The pay set under the MPR rule may not exceed the rate for step 10 of the GS grade or be less than the rate to which the employee would be entitled under normal pay-setting rules. (paragraph 8)
How is locality pay eligibility determined?
Locality pay eligibility is based on where an employees official duty station is, and not where they live. (paragraph 8)
What percentage is night pay?
Night pay is a 10 percent differential paid to an employee for regularly scheduled work performed at night. (paragraph 2-22)