EDWARDSAFBI65-108 — Civilian Payroll Form Policy

EDWARDSAFBI65-108 governs policy and procedures for civilian payroll forms used by civilian personnel at Edwards Air Force Base.

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  • Publication number: EDWARDSAFBI65-108
  • Title: CIVILIAN PAYROLL FORM POLICY
  • Date: 2025-05-12

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It prescribes forms for DCPS timecards, work schedule changes, JOCAS account maintenance, ATAAPS employee processing, and civilian out-processing. It requires forms to be completed, signed, dated, and submitted electronically or hand carried when electronic means are unavailable.

Applies to: This instruction applies to all civilian personnel serviced by the Defense Civilian Payroll System (DCPS) and/or the Job Order Cost Accounting System (JOCAS) and/or the Automated Time Attendance and Production System (ATAAPS) on Edwards Air Force Base.

Topics covered

  • DCPS timecards
  • Work schedule changes
  • JOCAS account maintenance
  • ATAAPS employee processing
  • Civilian out-processing
  • Electronic form submission

Questions and answers

When is EDWARDSAFB Form 5896 used?

EDWARDSAFB Form 5896, DCPS Timecard, will be used when submitting a certified timesheet to the Civilian Pay, Financial Operations Flight, 412 CPTS/FMF for payroll processing. (paragraph 1)

What is required for a DCPS timecard submission?

EDWARDSAFB Form 5896, DCPS Timecard, will be completed by the employee, employee’s timekeeper or supervisor, signed and dated by the employee and Certifying Official. (paragraph 2)

How must certified payroll forms be submitted when electronic means are unavailable?

Signed, dated and certified document will be forwarded electronically or hand carried, if electronic means are not available, to the Civilian Pay, Financial Operations Flight, 412 CPTS/FMF for processing. (paragraph 2)

When are manual forms accepted?

Manual forms will only be accepted in unexpected and unforeseen circumstances. (paragraph 2)

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