2^nd Warning - Credit Card Email Scam

Please do not respond to any email purporting to be from Citibank asking for account details.  ITA employees continue to receive e-mail purporting to be from CitiBank, seeking private information as part of its "anti-fraud" efforts.  The email forwards you to an official-looking web site and asks for credit card numbers, ATM numbers, passwords, social security numbers, and other personal information.  It is very convincing -with the logo, domain name, etc.  Please do not respond.  If you have questions contact Robin Carpenter at (202)482-4989 (purchase cards) or Judy Wilson (202)482-3265 (travel cards). 

Administrative Support Services

Now that we are a few weeks into the new ITA organization that became effective on August 9, 2004 you may begin to recognize additional needs for "how to" information on administrative processes and for management support services.  On August 6, 2004 a Special Edition of Administrivial Pursuits was issued to answer some of the questions of program units impacted by the reorganization.  This information can still be found on the ITA REORGANIZATION HOME PAGE at https://ourplace.ita.doc.gov/ourplace.nsf/Homepage?OpenForm.  In addition, there is an Index of Services on the CFO/Director of Administration website that describes services provided by our organization and lists specific staff members that can assist you at http://www.ita.doc.gov/Adminon-line/IndexofServices.htm.  And, you may always contact the Office of Organization and Management Support (OOMS) at (202)482-5436, and someone will direct you to a staff person that can be of assistance. For questions or more information, contact Charles Jefferson at (202)482-6078.

Citibank Travel Card 

ITA Citibank travel cardholders are reminded that payment of their Citibank travel card bill is due upon receipt.  Also, the travel card is to be used for expenses associated with official government travel only.  The card is not intended for personal use.  If you have questions on the travel card, please call Sharon Russell, ITA Travel Card Coordinator, at (202)482-3267.

Travel After September 30, 2004

Please remember that all travel scheduled to occur October 1, 2004 or later should be coded to FY 2005 funds.  Travel orders and vouchers for trips that begin in FY '04 and end in FY '05 must list appropriation codes for both 2004 and 2005. All trip expenses incurred up to 11:59 p.m. on September 30, should be charged to FY '04, and all expenses incurred from 12:00 a.m. October 1 until  the traveler returns to his/her duty station, should be charged to FY '05.  If you have questions contact Judith Wilson at (202)482-3265 or Sharon Russell at (202)482-3267.

FY 2005 Budget  

ITA submitted the FY 2006 OMB Budget to the Department on August 23, 2004.  After the Departmental clearance, the Budget will be submitted to OMB.  The Budget Office appreciates the feedback and assistance of all those providing input.  If you have questions, please contact Amy Duncan at (202)482-5739.

What's New in Human Resources Programs?

The Office of Human Resources Management (OHRM) launched a new OHRM Newsletter a few months ago. The current issue was published on August 25, 2004. The issue covers such topics as the 45-Day Hiring Model and Quick Hire; Learning Initiatives; Pay for Performance; FEGLI Open Season; Emergency Preparedness for People with Disabilities; Emergency Preparedness; Health and Fitness; and Women's Equality Day. You can read the current issue, as well as the archived issues, at http://ita.doc.gov/hrm/WhatsNew-OHRM.pdf. To see previous issues, click on Archives at the end of the current newsletter. If you have any questions or comments on the newsletter, please call Marcia Tyler at 202-482-3166 or contact her at marcia_tyler@ita.doc.gov.

Purchase Card and Travel Card Maintenance Form Update

Question: How does a Cardholder change information on their purchase card?

Answer: To change information on your existing Purchase Card, access the ITA2061, Government Purchase or Travel Card Maintenance Form, available on the ITA Intranet, "Ourplace"at http://ourplace.ita.doc.gov. To change information on the purchase card complete:

1. SECTION I. Identify the account to be updated

● Type cardholder number.

● Type name of cardholder as it appears on the card.

 2. SECTION II. Type of Cardholder maintenance request

● Indicate an 'X' by the type of maintenance requested.

3. SECTION III. Cardholder Information

● Complete in Section III only the information to be changed in the cardholder account.

4. SECTION IV. Reporting Parameters

● Leave Blank

5. SECTION V. Authorization Parameters

● Leave Blank

6. SECTION VI. Account Closure Instructions

● Approving Official Signature

7. SECTION VII. Agency Organization Program Coordinator Signature

● Return form to Robin Carpenter in Room 4001 who will sign as ITA's Program Coordinator.

Where Do I Find....Foreign Currency Converter

To find the value of US currency in a foreign country access the following website: http://www.ita.doc.gov/ofm_guidance/travellinks.html, click on Foreign Currency Converter.  If you have questions, contact Roxanna Allen on (202)482-8363.