diff --git a/public/files/smartpay-training-forum/2024/Making_Informed_Cost_Saving_Travel_Decisions_and_SmartPay_Essentials_v2.pdf b/public/files/smartpay-training-forum/2024/Making_Informed_Cost_Saving_Travel_Decisions_and_SmartPay_Essentials_v2.pdf new file mode 100644 index 00000000..b1213d86 Binary files /dev/null and b/public/files/smartpay-training-forum/2024/Making_Informed_Cost_Saving_Travel_Decisions_and_SmartPay_Essentials_v2.pdf differ diff --git a/src/content/about/refunds.md b/src/content/about/refunds.md index a67cf364..30708d8c 100644 --- a/src/content/about/refunds.md +++ b/src/content/about/refunds.md @@ -20,7 +20,7 @@ Please note the following about refunds: - An agency and the GSA SmartPay contractor bank can negotiate additional refund incentives and document it in their task order. - Agencies can maximize refunds earned by using GSA SmartPay payment solutions rather than convenience checks, personal payments (like cash or personal credit cards) and traditional contract payments. - + Example refund calculations can be found in section B.3.3 of the [GSA SmartPay 3 Master Contract](/about/master-contract/). diff --git a/src/content/about/strategic-payment-solutions.md b/src/content/about/strategic-payment-solutions.md index 9b35539f..de338284 100644 --- a/src/content/about/strategic-payment-solutions.md +++ b/src/content/about/strategic-payment-solutions.md @@ -30,7 +30,7 @@ Strategic payment solutions allow you to: - Mobile Payments. - Single Use Accounts. - + ## ePayables @@ -41,7 +41,8 @@ Strategic payment solutions allow you to: - Buyer-Initiated Payments. - Supplier-Initiated Payments. - + + ## Find Your Solution diff --git a/src/content/audits/2014-va-purchase.mdx b/src/content/audits/2014-va-purchase.mdx index 823959b2..1d702163 100644 --- a/src/content/audits/2014-va-purchase.mdx +++ b/src/content/audits/2014-va-purchase.mdx @@ -10,7 +10,9 @@ tags: - VA --- -[View full audit](https://www.vaoig.gov/reports/audit/audit-vhas-engineering-service-purchase-card-practices-ralph-h-johnson-vamc) +import LinkButton from '@components/LinkButton.astro'; + + ## Background diff --git a/src/content/audits/2019-amtrak-purchase.mdx b/src/content/audits/2019-amtrak-purchase.mdx index fc341db3..00b90434 100644 --- a/src/content/audits/2019-amtrak-purchase.mdx +++ b/src/content/audits/2019-amtrak-purchase.mdx @@ -12,7 +12,7 @@ tags: import LinkButton from '@components/LinkButton.astro'; - + ## Background diff --git a/src/content/audits/2024-dod-purchase.mdx b/src/content/audits/2024-dod-purchase.mdx index a18909e5..5a922254 100644 --- a/src/content/audits/2024-dod-purchase.mdx +++ b/src/content/audits/2024-dod-purchase.mdx @@ -12,7 +12,7 @@ tags: import LinkButton from '@components/LinkButton.astro'; - + ## Background diff --git a/src/content/forum-presentations-2023/forum-presentations-2023.md b/src/content/forum-presentations-2023/forum-presentations-2023.md index 8ca83135..0b85e9c3 100644 --- a/src/content/forum-presentations-2023/forum-presentations-2023.md +++ b/src/content/forum-presentations-2023/forum-presentations-2023.md @@ -15,7 +15,7 @@ Please join us for this interactive training on the AbilityOne program and learn | All Forum Attendees | [The AbilityOne Program Overview [PPTX, 3.7MB]](/files/GSA011_The_AbilityOne_Program_Overview.pptx) | ### Video - + ## Advanced Concepts in Purchase Card Management @@ -27,7 +27,7 @@ Are you an A/OPC that is responsible for implementing best practices, guidance, | Purchase Attendees | [Advanced Concepts in Purchase Card Management [PPTX, 6.4MB]](/files/GSA001_Advanced_Concepts_in_Purchase_Card_Management.pptx) | ### Video - + ## Buy.gsa.gov - A Smart Place To Do Market Research @@ -40,7 +40,7 @@ Join this class for an overview of [buy.gsa.gov](https://buy.gsa.gov/) and its t | Purchase Attendees | [Buy.gsa.gov - A Smart Place To Do Market Research [PPTX, 15.3MB]](/files/GSA023_Buy.gsa.gov.pptx) | ### Video - + ## DoD GPC Electronic Systems Update @@ -61,7 +61,7 @@ The DoD Travel Card Program Office will provide the latest information and updat | DoD Travel Attendees | [DoD Travel Card Program Update [PPTX, 0.3MB]](/files/GSA024_DoD_Travel_Card_Program_Update.pptx) | ### Video - + ## Federal Travel and Ethics @@ -73,7 +73,7 @@ This course will review common and uncommon situations related to travel and tra | Travel Attendees | [Federal Travel and Ethics [PPTX, 1.5MB]](/files/GSA019_Federal_Travel_and_Ethics.pptx) | ### Video - + ## FedMall Overview @@ -85,7 +85,7 @@ FedMall is an e-commerce ordering system for Department of Defense (DoD), federa | Purchase Attendees | [FedMall Overview [PPTX, 2.8MB]](/files/GSA016_FedMall_Overview.pptx) | ### Video - + ## Getting the Most Out of GSA eBuy and eBuy Open @@ -97,7 +97,7 @@ This course will offer an overview of using GSA eBuy to create RFQs and RFIs, ma | All Forum Attendees | [Getting the Most Out of GSA eBuy and eBuy Open [PPTX, 17.7MB]](/files/GSA028_Getting_the_Most_Out_of_GSA_eBuy_and_eBuy_Open.pptx) | ### Video - + ## Governmentwide Commercial Purchase Card Policies and Directives - OUSD(A&S)/DPC/CeB @@ -118,7 +118,7 @@ Learn how your agency can benefit from using GSA Advantage! to simplifies produc | All Forum Attendees | [GSA Advantage! The Basics [PPTX, 16.1MB]](/files/GSA017_GSA_Advantage_The_Basics.pptx) | ### Video - + ## GSA Fleet Card Program @@ -130,7 +130,7 @@ The course covers the GSA SmartPay Fleet Card program, fraud detection and preve | Fleet Attendees | [GSA Fleet Card Program [PPTX, 8.5MB]](/files/GSA021_GSA_Fleet_Card_Program.pptx) | ### Video - + ## GSA Fleet Offerings @@ -142,7 +142,7 @@ GSA Fleet is a one-stop-shop for an agency’s non-tactical vehicle fleet. GSA F | Fleet Attendees | [GSA Fleet Offerings [PPTX, 0.5MB]](/files/GSA022_GSA_Fleet_Offerings.pptx) | ### Video - + ## GSA SmartPay 3 Master Contract Basics @@ -154,7 +154,7 @@ The purpose of this course is to provide valuable information to familiarize cus | All A/OPCs | [GSA SmartPay 3 Master Contract Basics [PPTX, 0.3MB]](/files/GSA002_GSA_SmartPay_3_Master_Contract_Basics.pptx) | ### Video - + ## GSA SmartPay Fleet Management Essentials @@ -166,7 +166,7 @@ Are you new to managing your fleet account program? This session provides a basi | Fleet Attendees | [GSA SmartPay Fleet Management Essentials [PPTX, 14.9MB]](/files/GSA003_GSA_SmartPay_Fleet_Management_Essentials.pptx) | ### Video - + ## GSA SmartPay Online Tools @@ -183,7 +183,7 @@ In this course, we will: | All A/OPCs | [GSA SmartPay Online Tools [PPTX, 4.6MB]](/files/GSA004_GSA_SmartPay_Online_Tools.pptx) | ### Video - + ## GSA SmartPay Program Update @@ -195,7 +195,7 @@ What’s new in 2023 with the GSA SmartPay program? Taught by the program direct | All A/OPCs | [GSA SmartPay Program Update [PPTX, 0.5MB]](/files/GSA005_GSA_SmartPay_Program_Update.pptx) | ### Video - + ## GSA SmartPay Purchase Management Essentials @@ -207,7 +207,7 @@ Learn the basics or refresh your skills for managing your government purchase ca | Purchase Attendees | [GSA SmartPay Purchase Management Essentials [PPTX, 7.8MB]](/files/GSA006_GSA_SmartPay_Purchase_Management_Essentials.pptx) | ### Video - + ## GSA SmartPay Travel Management Essentials @@ -219,7 +219,7 @@ Learn the basics or refresh your skills for managing your agency travel card pro | Travel Attendees | [GSA SmartPay Travel Management Essentials [PPTX, 0.5MB]](/files/GSA007_GSA_SmartPay_Travel_Management_Essentials.pptx) | ### Video - + ## GSA SmartTax - Lessons Learned for State Sales Tax @@ -231,7 +231,7 @@ Do you or your account holders have questions about when to pay state sales tax | All A/OPCs | [GSA SmartTax - Lessons Learned for State Sales Tax [PPTX, 0.9MB]](/files/GSA008_GSA_SmartTax_Lessons_Learned_for_State_Sales_Tax.pptx) | ### Video - + ## Innovation in Payments: A Strategic Approach @@ -252,7 +252,7 @@ GSA offers integrated services to manage Travel which includes the civilian E-Go | Travel Attendees | [Making Informed, Cost Saving Travel Decisions and SmartPay Essentials [PPTX, 11.3MB]](/files/GSA020_Making_Informed_Cost_Saving_Travel_Decisions_and_SmartPay_Essentials.pptx) | ### Video - + ## OS4 Purchasing Channel @@ -264,7 +264,7 @@ Learn how the Federal Strategic Sourcing Initiative for Office Supplies Fourth G | All Forum Attendees | [OS4 Purchasing Channel [PPTX, 3.7MB]](/files/GSA014_OS4_Purchasing_Channel.pptx) | ### Video - + ## Sustainable Purchasing with Biobased Products @@ -276,7 +276,7 @@ Boost your sustainable purchasing power with biobased products while meeting sta | All Forum Attendees | [Sustainable Purchasing with Biobased Products [PPTX, 11.9MB]](/files/GSA012_Sustainable_Purchasing_with_Biobased_Products.pptx) | ### Video - + ## Use of Data Analytics for Effective Program Oversight diff --git a/src/content/how-it-works/index.mdx b/src/content/how-it-works/index.mdx index 816a0f14..5e6afd16 100644 --- a/src/content/how-it-works/index.mdx +++ b/src/content/how-it-works/index.mdx @@ -16,7 +16,8 @@ GSA SmartPay transactions involve the card/account holder, chosen payment soluti ## How a GSA SmartPay Transaction Works - +
  1. diff --git a/src/content/merchants/index.md b/src/content/merchants/index.md index 72caadfa..aad8aed2 100644 --- a/src/content/merchants/index.md +++ b/src/content/merchants/index.md @@ -17,6 +17,6 @@ Merchants, please note that: - If a merchant does not currently accept charge cards, they may consider contacting their financial institution to discuss accepting charge cards. - The transaction fees negotiated with the bank to accept cards from the private sector will also apply to government purchases. -For more information on how to recognize GSA SmartPay card/account types and business lines, please view the [SmartTax Merchant Guide [PDF, 4 pages]](/files/smartpay-vendor-guide.pdf). +For more information on how to recognize GSA SmartPay card/account types and business lines, please view the [SmartTax Merchant Guide](/merchants/vendor-guide). For common merchant questions about the GSA SmartPay program, please visit the [FAQs section](/faq/#merchants) of this website or contact the GSA Center for Charge Card Management (CCCM) at [gsa_smartpay@gsa.gov](mailto:gsa_smartpay@gsa.gov). diff --git a/src/content/merchants/vendor-guide.mdx b/src/content/merchants/vendor-guide.mdx new file mode 100644 index 00000000..289c4b43 --- /dev/null +++ b/src/content/merchants/vendor-guide.mdx @@ -0,0 +1,137 @@ +--- +title: "SmartTax Vendor Guide" +description: "A quick reference for Dos and Don'ts to using your travel account" +--- +{/* This page is to set up to mimic the printable PDF if content is updated the PDF should be as well */} +import LinkButton from '@components/LinkButton.astro'; + + + + +## What is the GSA SmartPay® Program? +The GSA SmartPay program is the world's largest commercial payment solution program, servicing more than 560 federal agencies, organizations, and Native American tribal governments. Customer agencies/organizations use purchase, travel, fleet and/or integrated payment solutions to support their missions. + +Below are answers to common questions that will help you develop a better understanding of GSA SmartPay, state tax exemptions, and other issues related to doing business with the federal government. + +## Why Should I Accept GSA SmartPay Payment Solutions? + - GSA SmartPay solutions are the preferred payment method of the federal government. + - GSA SmartPay accounts are essential support tools for government agencies/organizations in supporting mission delivery. + - There are in excess of 3.5 million GSA SmartPay accounts, including more than 2.6 million travel accounts, more than 295,000 purchase accounts, and more than 595,000 fleet accounts. + - No government order forms to process. + - Reduced billing and collection costs. + - Facilitates electronic commerce. + - Improved cash flow: payment in one to three business days (per card industry commercial practice/acquirer terms). + +## What Are the Different Types of GSA SmartPay Accounts? + - **Centrally Billed Account (CBA):** expenses are directly paid by the federal government and should not be charged state taxes. + - **Individually Billed Account (IBA):** expenses are paid by the account holder and, depending on the state, may be eligible for state tax exemption. + - **Tax Advantage Account:** combines an IBA and CBA. Rental car and lodging expenses are billed as a CBA and should not be charged state taxes. All other expenses (e.g., meals) are billed as an IBA and may be eligible for state taxation. + +## What Do the GSA SmartPay Cards Look Like? +GSA SmartPay offers both card and cardless solutions. GSA SmartPay cards, which may be either Visa® or Mastercard®, are issued by Citibank® and U.S. Bank®. + +### Typically, GSA SmartPay cards look like: + +
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    + ![Red charge card with the word Purchase and numbers 1234 5678 9012 3456 and the name John Smith, with a bird in the background](/images/red-card.png) + **Purchase Card** + ![Blue charge card with the word Travel and numbers 1234 5678 9012 3456 and the name John Smith, with an airplane in the background](/images/blue-card.png) + **Travel Card** + ![Silver charge card with the words Tax advantage and numbers 1234 5678 9012 3456 and the name John Smith, with a car and buildings in the background](/images/silver-card.png) + **Tax Advantage Card** +
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    + ![Yellow charge card with the word Intergrated and numbers 1234 5678 9012 3456 and the name John Smith, with a globe outline in the background](/images/yellow-card.png) + **Integrated Card** + ![Green charge card with the word Fleet and numbers 1234 5678 9012 3456 and the name John Smith, with a road in the background](/images/green-card.png) + **Fleet Card** +
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    + +## What Is a GSA SmartPay Purchase Account? +The GSA SmartPay purchase account is a procurement and/ or payment mechanism designed for the federal government to make purchases for required goods and services and payments against government contracts. + +The first four digits in the bank identification numbers (BINs) on all GSA SmartPay purchase accounts include one of the following numerical combinations: + + +| GSA SmartPay Purchase Card | BINs | +|----------|----------| +| Mastercard | 5565, 5568 | +| Visa | 4614, 4715, 4716 | + +## Are State Taxes Charged to Purchase Accounts? +The GSA SmartPay purchase account is a CBA - meaning that the federal government makes direct payment for purchases made on the account - and thus should not be charged state taxes in most states and territories. + +## What Are the Best Practices for Assessing Taxes on Purchase Accounts? + - Verify that the customer is a federal employee through the card logo, the BIN, or the employee's government ID card. + - The sixth digit of a GSA SmartPay purchase account does not need to be analyzed, because the accounts are identified by the BIN. + - If you are unsure of when to assess taxes, please visit [https://smartpay.gsa.gov/smarttax/tax-information-by-state/](/smarttax/tax-information-by-state/) for more information, including points of contact for each state. + +## What Is a GSA SmartPay Travel Account? +The GSA SmartPay travel account is used by employees for official government travel and travel related expenses. On these accounts, the first four digits of the BINs include one of the following numerical combinations: + +| GSA SmartPay Travel Card | BINs | +|----------|----------| +| Mastercard | 5565, 5568 | +| Visa | 4486, 4614, 4615, 4716 | + +## Should I Charge Taxes on GSA SmartPay Travel Accounts? +There are three types of GSA SmartPay travel accounts: CBA, IBA, and a CBA-IBA combination called a Tax Advantage Travel account. + +The government makes direct payment for purchases made on the CBA travel account, and taxes should not be assessed in most states and territories. + +For an IBA account, the account holder is responsible for payment and is reimbursed by the government. Taxes may or may not be assessed, depending on the state's specific policies. + +Finally, for a Tax Advantage account, the government makes direct payment for lodging and rental car purchases, and the account holder is responsible for payment on other types of transactions, such as meals and incidentals. Taxes should not be assessed on lodging and rental car purchases on the Tax Advantage Travel account. + +You can determine the type of travel account by looking at the sixth digit of the account number. + + +| Sixth Digit of GSA SmartPay Travel Account | Account Type | +|----------|----------| +| 0 | CBA | +| 1 | IBA | +| 2 - 4 | IBA | +| 5 | IBA/CBA, Tax Advantage | +| 6 - 9 | CBA| + +Each state determines the tax exemption status for federal travelers. Before assessing taxes, please visit [https://smartpay.gsa.gov/smarttax/tax-information-by-state/](/smarttax/tax-information-by-state/). If your state exempts taxes for federal travelers, do not assess taxes! + +## What Should I Do When a Federal Traveler Checks In or Out of a Hotel? +- Be prepared by familiarizing yourself with your state's tax policies and requirements. +- Know if a state tax exemption form is required for your state and be ready to provide a copy of the form to a federal traveler. +- Ask guests to verify themselves as a federal traveler when offering state tax exemption by requesting to see their government ID or travel orders. Note: It is unlawful to photocopy a government ID. For any state tax questions or concerns, please refer to the GSA SmartPay website at [https://smartpay.gsa.gov/smarttax/tax-information-by-state/](/smarttax/tax-information-by-state/). + +## What Is a GSA SmartPay Fleet Account? +The GSA SmartPay fleet account is specifically designed for the purchase of fuel, maintenance services, and repair services of official government vehicles. The first four digits of the BINs on all GSA SmartPay fleet accounts include one of the following numerical combinations: + +| GSA SmartPay Fleet Account | BINs | +|----------|----------| +| Mastercard | 5563, 5565, 5568 | +| Voyager® | 7088 | +| Visa | 4486, 4614 | +| Wright Express® (WEX) | 5565, 6900, 7071 | + +## Should I Charge Taxes on GSA SmartPay Fleet Accounts? +The GSA SmartPay fleet account is a CBA - meaning that the federal government makes direct payment for purchases made on the account - and thus should not be charged state taxes in most states and territories. For a full listing of tax exempt states, please visit the GSA SmartPay website at [https://smartpay.gsa.gov/smarttax/tax-information-by-state/](/smarttax/tax-information-by-state/). + +## What Is a GSA SmartPay Integrated Account? +The GSA SmartPay integrated account is a specialized account designed to combine the functions of the purchase, travel, and fleet business lines into one payment solution. The first four digits of the BINs on all GSA SmartPay integrated accounts include one of the following numerical combinations: + +| GSA SmartPay Integrated Account | BINs | +|----------|----------| +| Mastercard | 5565 | +| Visa | 4614 | + +## Should I Charge Taxes on Integrated Accounts? +The GSA SmartPay integrated account is a CBA - meaning that the federal government makes direct payment for purchases made on the account - and thus should not be charged state taxes in most states and territories. For a full listing of tax exempt states, please visit the GSA SmartPay website: [https://smartpay.gsa.gov/smarttax/tax-information-by-state/](/smarttax/tax-information-by-state/). + +## How Do I Accept GSA SmartPay Accounts? +If you currently accept Visa, Mastercard, Voyager, and/or Wright Express (WEX), you are already set up to accept GSA SmartPay accounts. If your business does not currently accept charge cards, please reach out to your financial institution to discuss accepting charge cards. + +## What Are My Costs? +If you already accept Visa, Mastercard, Voyager, and/or WEX, there are no additional costs. The transaction fees you negotiated with your bank to accept cards from the private sector will also apply to government purchases. If you do not currently accept one or more of these cards and want to participate, the cost of acceptance is negotiated between you and your selected financial institution. + +## What If I Am Still Unable to Accept GSA SmartPay Accounts? +Your business may be classified under a blocked Merchant Category Code (MCC). Businesses are required to label themselves by selecting the MCC that best describes the type of product or service provided. Certain MCCs are blocked by agencies to prevent fraud and misuse of GSA SmartPay accounts. If your company is experiencing problems accepting GSA SmartPay accounts, it may be because the MCC under which your business is classified may be blocked by an agency. To remedy this problem, you can change your MCC classification to better describe the type of product or service your company provides \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/src/content/resources/forum-presentations.md b/src/content/resources/forum-presentations.md index 48e1882a..a84484b8 100644 --- a/src/content/resources/forum-presentations.md +++ b/src/content/resources/forum-presentations.md @@ -187,7 +187,7 @@ GSA offers integrated services to manage Travel which includes the civilian E-Go | Audience | Presentation File | | ----------- | ----------- | -| Travel Attendees | Available Soon | +| Travel Attendees | [Making Informed, Cost Saving Travel Decisions and SmartPay Essentials [PDF, 1.3MB]](/files/smartpay-training-forum/2024/Making_Informed_Cost_Saving_Travel_Decisions_and_SmartPay_Essentials_v2.pdf) | ## OS4 Purchasing Channel diff --git a/src/content/smart-bulletins/001.md b/src/content/smart-bulletins/001.md index eef9fe42..6e135ed6 100644 --- a/src/content/smart-bulletins/001.md +++ b/src/content/smart-bulletins/001.md @@ -1,6 +1,6 @@ --- -title: "Smart Bulletin No. 001" -intro: "Introduction to GSA SmartPay® Smart Bulletins" +title: "Introduction to GSA SmartPay® Smart Bulletins" +intro: "GSA SmartPay Smart Bulletin No. 001" number: "No. 001" order: 001 businessline: "Purchase, Travel, Fleet, and Integrated" diff --git a/src/content/smart-bulletins/002.md b/src/content/smart-bulletins/002.md index e5cbc3d2..abf454e1 100644 --- a/src/content/smart-bulletins/002.md +++ b/src/content/smart-bulletins/002.md @@ -1,6 +1,6 @@ --- -title: "Smart Bulletin No. 002" -intro: "FAR Amendment: Micro-purchase threshold limit increased to $10,000" +title: "FAR Amendment: Micro-purchase threshold limit increased to $10,000" +intro: "GSA SmartPay® Smart Bulletin No. 002" number: "No. 002" order: 002 businessline: "Purchase and Integrated" @@ -27,7 +27,7 @@ Purchase, and Integrated ## Introduction -In accordance with the [Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 13.2 - Actions At or Below the Micro-Purchase Threshold](https://www.acquisition.gov/far/subpart-13.2), “The Government wide commercial purchase card shall be the preferred method to purchase and to pay for micro-purchases.” The purpose of this GSA SmartPay® Smart Bulletin is to provide information to charge card managers, cardholders, and stakeholders about the government micro-purchase threshold. +In accordance with the [Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 13.2 - Actions At or Below the Micro-Purchase Threshold](https://www.acquisition.gov/far/subpart-13.2), “The Government wide commercial purchase card shall be the preferred method to purchase and to pay for micro-purchases.” The purpose of this GSA SmartPay Smart Bulletin is to provide information to charge card managers, cardholders, and stakeholders about the government micro-purchase threshold. ## Definition diff --git a/src/content/smart-bulletins/003.md b/src/content/smart-bulletins/003.md index aa955b92..948afe7c 100644 --- a/src/content/smart-bulletins/003.md +++ b/src/content/smart-bulletins/003.md @@ -1,6 +1,6 @@ --- -title: "Smart Bulletin No. 003" -intro: "Phone Fraud Scams" +title: "Phone Fraud Scams" +intro: "GSA SmartPay® Smart Bulletin No. 003" number: "No. 003" order: 003 businessline: "Purchase, Travel, Fleet, and Integrated" diff --git a/src/content/smart-bulletins/004.md b/src/content/smart-bulletins/004.md index 6f191d6d..514eb60a 100644 --- a/src/content/smart-bulletins/004.md +++ b/src/content/smart-bulletins/004.md @@ -1,6 +1,6 @@ --- -title: "Smart Bulletin No. 004" -intro: "Notice Regarding Prohibition of Signing Bonuses and Lump Sum Incentives for Task Orders Awarded Under GSA SmartPay® 3" +title: "Notice Regarding Prohibition of Signing Bonuses and Lump Sum Incentives for Task Orders Awarded Under GSA SmartPay® 3" +intro: "GSA SmartPay Smart Bulletin No. 004" number: "No. 004" order: 004 businessline: "Purchase, Travel, Fleet, and Integrated" diff --git a/src/content/smart-bulletins/005.md b/src/content/smart-bulletins/005.md index 8e8e017d..40a44a51 100644 --- a/src/content/smart-bulletins/005.md +++ b/src/content/smart-bulletins/005.md @@ -1,6 +1,6 @@ --- -title: "Smart Bulletin No. 005" -intro: "Notice Regarding Transaction Dispute Time Frame under GSA SmartPay® Master Contract" +title: "Notice Regarding Transaction Dispute Time Frame under GSA SmartPay® Master Contract" +intro: "GSA SmartPay Smart Bulletin No. 005" number: "No. 005" order: 005 businessline: "Purchase, Travel, Fleet, and Integrated" diff --git a/src/content/smart-bulletins/006.md b/src/content/smart-bulletins/006.md index 5dc41199..069aa546 100644 --- a/src/content/smart-bulletins/006.md +++ b/src/content/smart-bulletins/006.md @@ -1,6 +1,6 @@ --- -title: "Smart Bulletin No. 006" -intro: "GSA SmartPay® Master Contract Record-Keeping Requirements" +title: "GSA SmartPay® Master Contract Record-Keeping Requirements" +intro: "GSA SmartPay Smart Bulletin No. 006" number: "No. 006" order: 006 businessline: "Purchase, Travel, Fleet, and Integrated" diff --git a/src/content/smart-bulletins/007.md b/src/content/smart-bulletins/007.md index bd89297b..c8a63083 100644 --- a/src/content/smart-bulletins/007.md +++ b/src/content/smart-bulletins/007.md @@ -1,6 +1,6 @@ --- -title: "Smart Bulletin No. 007" -intro: "Foreign Currency Conversion" +title: "Foreign Currency Conversion" +intro: "GSA SmartPay® Smart Bulletin No. 007" number: "No. 007" order: 007 businessline: "Purchase, Travel, Fleet, and Integrated" diff --git a/src/content/smart-bulletins/008.md b/src/content/smart-bulletins/008.md index 8ed8fffa..7f1afd75 100644 --- a/src/content/smart-bulletins/008.md +++ b/src/content/smart-bulletins/008.md @@ -1,6 +1,6 @@ --- -title: "Smart Bulletin No. 008" -intro: "Interchange Rates for Agencies Accepting GSA SmartPay® 3 Charge Cards" +title: "Interchange Rates for Agencies Accepting GSA SmartPay® 3 Charge Cards" +intro: "GSA SmartPay Smart Bulletin No. 008" number: "No. 008" order: 008 businessline: "Purchase, Travel, Fleet, and Integrated" diff --git a/src/content/smart-bulletins/009.md b/src/content/smart-bulletins/009.md index cd4d9510..663278e9 100644 --- a/src/content/smart-bulletins/009.md +++ b/src/content/smart-bulletins/009.md @@ -1,6 +1,6 @@ --- -title: "Smart Bulletin No. 009" -intro: "GSA SmartPay® – Clarification Regarding Selected Uses of Purchase and Travel Charge Cards" +title: "GSA SmartPay® – Clarification Regarding Selected Uses of Purchase and Travel Charge Cards" +intro: "GSA SmartPay Smart Bulletin No. 009" number: "No. 009" order: 009 businessline: "Purchase, Travel, and Integrated" @@ -45,7 +45,7 @@ The Center for Charge Card Management (CCCM) frequently receives inquiries from ## Summary -1. Travel Charge Card - Use for Official Travel Only - Federal Travel Regulation (FTR) Section 301-51.6 states that the “Government contractor-issued travel charge card may be used only for official travel-related expenses.” As a result, the GSA SmartPay travel charge card may not be used for local travel expenses, as the employee is not in official travel status. CCCM is working with the GSA Office of Government-wide Policy in support of removing this language from the FTR. When and if the FTR is so modified, OCCM will issue operational guidance regarding using the GSA SmartPay® travel charge card for local travel. +1. Travel Charge Card - Use for Official Travel Only - Federal Travel Regulation (FTR) Section 301-51.6 states that the “Government contractor-issued travel charge card may be used only for official travel-related expenses.” As a result, the GSA SmartPay travel charge card may not be used for local travel expenses, as the employee is not in official travel status. CCCM is working with the GSA Office of Government-wide Policy in support of removing this language from the FTR. When and if the FTR is so modified, OCCM will issue operational guidance regarding using the GSA SmartPay travel charge card for local travel. 2. Purchase Card – Use for Purchasing Transit Services in Support of Local Travel on Official Business – Use of the GSA SmartPay purchase card to acquire-subway tokens (farecards, SmarTrip card reloads, etc.), taxi fares, rental shuttles, vans, and buses for employees to accomplish local travel on official business is permitted. Use of the purchase card for other than official business is prohibited and could result in the cardholder facing disciplinary and criminal penalties. diff --git a/src/content/smart-bulletins/010.md b/src/content/smart-bulletins/010.md index 4872389b..93987209 100644 --- a/src/content/smart-bulletins/010.md +++ b/src/content/smart-bulletins/010.md @@ -1,6 +1,6 @@ --- -title: "Smart Bulletin No. 010" -intro: "Tax Exemption for the Travel Card" +title: "Tax Exemption for the Travel Card" +intro: "GSA SmartPay® Smart Bulletin No. 010" number: "No. 010" order: 010 businessline: "Travel, Integrated" diff --git a/src/content/smart-bulletins/011.md b/src/content/smart-bulletins/011.md index a70b3f7e..433c1916 100644 --- a/src/content/smart-bulletins/011.md +++ b/src/content/smart-bulletins/011.md @@ -1,6 +1,6 @@ --- -title: "Smart Bulletin No. 011" -intro: "Federal Strategic Sourcing Initiatives (FSSI) Blanket Purchase Agreements (BPAs)" +title: "Federal Strategic Sourcing Initiatives (FSSI) Blanket Purchase Agreements (BPAs)" +intro: "GSA SmartPay® Smart Bulletin No. 011" number: "No. 011" order: 011 businessline: Purchase, and Integrated" diff --git a/src/content/smart-bulletins/012.md b/src/content/smart-bulletins/012.md index b8aae81b..a13a7374 100644 --- a/src/content/smart-bulletins/012.md +++ b/src/content/smart-bulletins/012.md @@ -1,6 +1,6 @@ --- -title: "Smart Bulletin No. 012" -intro: "Executive Branch Agency Reduction in Convenience Check Usage" +title: "Executive Branch Agency Reduction in Convenience Check Usage" +intro: "GSA SmartPay® Smart Bulletin No. 012" number: "No. 012" order: 012 businessline: "Purchase and Integrated" diff --git a/src/content/smart-bulletins/013.md b/src/content/smart-bulletins/013.md index 86fa93fd..4f59696b 100644 --- a/src/content/smart-bulletins/013.md +++ b/src/content/smart-bulletins/013.md @@ -1,6 +1,6 @@ --- -title: "Smart Bulletin No. 013" -intro: "Housing Assistance Tax Act of 2008 Final Regulations" +title: "Housing Assistance Tax Act of 2008 Final Regulations" +intro: "GSA SmartPay® Smart Bulletin No. 013" number: "No. 013" order: 013 businessline: "Purchase, Travel, Fleet, and Integrated" diff --git a/src/content/smart-bulletins/014.md b/src/content/smart-bulletins/014.md index 1bfca579..3a0a6819 100644 --- a/src/content/smart-bulletins/014.md +++ b/src/content/smart-bulletins/014.md @@ -1,6 +1,6 @@ --- -title: "Smart Bulletin No. 014" -intro: "Non-DoD Organization Option to Use Travel Card for Local Travel" +title: "Non-DoD Organization Option to Use Travel Card for Local Travel" +intro: "GSA SmartPay® Smart Bulletin No. 014" number: "No. 014" order: 014 businessline: "Travel, Integrated" diff --git a/src/content/smart-bulletins/015.md b/src/content/smart-bulletins/015.md index d0bffce0..e1882fbe 100644 --- a/src/content/smart-bulletins/015.md +++ b/src/content/smart-bulletins/015.md @@ -1,6 +1,6 @@ --- -title: "Smart Bulletin No. 015" -intro: "GSA SmartPay- Going Green" +title: "GSA SmartPay- Going Green" +intro: "GSA SmartPay® Smart Bulletin No. 015" number: "No. 015" order: 015 businessline: "Purchase, Travel, Fleet, and Integrated" diff --git a/src/content/smart-bulletins/016.md b/src/content/smart-bulletins/016.md index 59e37736..9d7e8799 100644 --- a/src/content/smart-bulletins/016.md +++ b/src/content/smart-bulletins/016.md @@ -1,6 +1,6 @@ --- -title: "Smart Bulletin No. 016" -intro: "General Excise Taxation of Sales of Tangible Personal Property in Hawaii" +title: "General Excise Taxation of Sales of Tangible Personal Property in Hawaii" +intro: "GSA SmartPay® Smart Bulletin No. 016" number: "No. 016" order: 016 businessline: "Purchase and Integrated" @@ -56,7 +56,7 @@ Section 2 of Act 105, SLH 2011, creates a new section under Chapter 237, HRS, wh Unlike bids in response to an invitation to bid, a proposal in response to a request for proposal issued by a local, state, or Federal government will not be treated as a binding written contract. However, an award in response to a request for proposal will be treated as a binding written contract and will be grandfathered from the suspension of an exemption in Act 105, provided the award is made before July 1, 2011, and results in a fully executed written contract. -This bulletin relates to the United States Government charge cards issued under the "GSA SmartPay®" Program and references the general excise tax exemption for sales of tangible personal property to credit unions. This is a temporary suspension of the exemption outlined in 237-25(a)(3), HRS. For more information, contact the Technical Section at (808) 587-1577 or by e-mail at Tax.Technical.Section@hawaii.gov. +This bulletin relates to the United States Government charge cards issued under the "GSA SmartPay" Program and references the general excise tax exemption for sales of tangible personal property to credit unions. This is a temporary suspension of the exemption outlined in 237-25(a)(3), HRS. For more information, contact the Technical Section at (808) 587-1577 or by e-mail at Tax.Technical.Section@hawaii.gov. ## Action diff --git a/src/content/smart-bulletins/017.md b/src/content/smart-bulletins/017.md index 64d5fff3..b6ae4867 100644 --- a/src/content/smart-bulletins/017.md +++ b/src/content/smart-bulletins/017.md @@ -1,6 +1,6 @@ --- -title: "Smart Bulletin No. 017" -intro: "Brands (Visa/Mastercard) to Permit Merchant Surcharges" +title: "Brands (Visa/Mastercard) to Permit Merchant Surcharges" +intro: "GSA SmartPay® Smart Bulletin No. 017" number: "No. 017" order: 017 businessline: "Purchase, Travel, Fleet, and Integrated" diff --git a/src/content/smart-bulletins/018.md b/src/content/smart-bulletins/018.md index dca107d9..ebc95a12 100644 --- a/src/content/smart-bulletins/018.md +++ b/src/content/smart-bulletins/018.md @@ -1,6 +1,6 @@ --- -title: "Smart Bulletin No. 018" -intro: "Visa’s Government and Higher Education Payment Program – Updates/Changes" +title: "Visa’s Government and Higher Education Payment Program – Updates/Changes" +intro: "GSA SmartPay® Smart Bulletin No. 018" number: "No. 018" order: 018 businessline: "Purchase and Integrated" diff --git a/src/content/smart-bulletins/019.md b/src/content/smart-bulletins/019.md index a618ad21..efbd9008 100644 --- a/src/content/smart-bulletins/019.md +++ b/src/content/smart-bulletins/019.md @@ -1,6 +1,6 @@ --- -title: "Smart Bulletin No. 019" -intro: "Amazon.com Tax Exemption Procedures" +title: "Amazon.com Tax Exemption Procedures" +intro: "GSA SmartPay® Smart Bulletin No. 019" number: "No. 019" order: 019 businessline: "Purchase and Integrated" diff --git a/src/content/smart-bulletins/020.md b/src/content/smart-bulletins/020.md index 154695e8..4b12fa60 100644 --- a/src/content/smart-bulletins/020.md +++ b/src/content/smart-bulletins/020.md @@ -1,6 +1,6 @@ --- -title: "Smart Bulletin No. 020" -intro: "What You Need to Know About State Taxes" +title: "What You Need to Know About State Taxes" +intro: "GSA SmartPay® Smart Bulletin No. 020" number: "No. 020" order: 020 businessline: "Purchase, Travel, Fleet, and Integrated" diff --git a/src/content/smart-bulletins/021.md b/src/content/smart-bulletins/021.md index bc43b882..08071221 100644 --- a/src/content/smart-bulletins/021.md +++ b/src/content/smart-bulletins/021.md @@ -1,6 +1,6 @@ --- -title: "Smart Bulletin No. 021" -intro: "OMB Memorandum M-13-21 and Charge Card Compliance Summary" +title: "OMB Memorandum M-13-21 and Charge Card Compliance Summary" +intro: "GSA SmartPay® Smart Bulletin No. 021" number: "No. 021" order: 021 businessline: "Purchase, Travel, and Integrated" diff --git a/src/content/smart-bulletins/022.md b/src/content/smart-bulletins/022.md index 4e9f4dd2..1b4ad58a 100644 --- a/src/content/smart-bulletins/022.md +++ b/src/content/smart-bulletins/022.md @@ -1,6 +1,6 @@ --- -title: "Smart Bulletin No. 022" -intro: "GSA SmartPay® - GSA SmartPay Program Certification (GSPC)" +title: "GSA SmartPay® - GSA SmartPay Program Certification (GSPC)" +intro: "GSA SmartPay Smart Bulletin No. 022" number: "No. 022" order: 022 businessline: "Purchase, Travel, Fleet, and Integrated" diff --git a/src/content/smart-bulletins/023.md b/src/content/smart-bulletins/023.md index f9c4fddb..3d6d870c 100644 --- a/src/content/smart-bulletins/023.md +++ b/src/content/smart-bulletins/023.md @@ -1,6 +1,6 @@ --- -title: "Smart Bulletin No. 023" -intro: "GSA SmartPay® - Third Party Payment Processors " +title: "GSA SmartPay® - Third Party Payment Processors" +intro: "GSA SmartPay Smart Bulletin No. 023" number: "No. 023" order: 023 businessline: "Purchase, Travel, Fleet, and Integrated" diff --git a/src/content/smart-bulletins/024.md b/src/content/smart-bulletins/024.md index f679d0eb..4df2f93e 100644 --- a/src/content/smart-bulletins/024.md +++ b/src/content/smart-bulletins/024.md @@ -1,6 +1,6 @@ --- -title: "Smart Bulletin No. 024" -intro: "GSA SmartPay® – Rewards Program Policy and Guidance" +title: "GSA SmartPay® – Rewards Program Policy and Guidance" +intro: "GSA SmartPay Smart Bulletin No. 024" number: "No. 024" order: 024 businessline: "Purchase, Integrated, and Fleet" diff --git a/src/content/smart-bulletins/025.md b/src/content/smart-bulletins/025.md index efe21bde..0aa75811 100644 --- a/src/content/smart-bulletins/025.md +++ b/src/content/smart-bulletins/025.md @@ -1,6 +1,6 @@ --- -title: "Smart Bulletin No. 025" -intro: "GSA SmartPay-Record Retention Requirements " +title: "GSA SmartPay-Record Retention Requirements" +intro: "GSA SmartPay® Smart Bulletin No. 025" number: "No. 025" order: 025 businessline: "Purchase, Travel, Fleet, and Integrated" @@ -26,7 +26,7 @@ Purchase, Travel, Fleet, and Integrated ## Introduction -The purpose of this GSA SmartPay® Smart Bulletin is to inform customer agencies of the record keeping requirements under the GSA SmartPay® program. +The purpose of this GSA SmartPay Smart Bulletin is to inform customer agencies of the record keeping requirements under the GSA SmartPay program. ## Summary diff --git a/src/content/smart-bulletins/026.md b/src/content/smart-bulletins/026.md index 20ac386c..1bc9d8b6 100644 --- a/src/content/smart-bulletins/026.md +++ b/src/content/smart-bulletins/026.md @@ -1,6 +1,6 @@ --- -title: "Smart Bulletin No. 026" -intro: "GSA SmartPay–FPDS Reporting for Orders under Indefinite Delivery Vehicles At or Below the Micro-Purchase Threshold" +title: "GSA SmartPay–FPDS Reporting for Orders under Indefinite Delivery Vehicles At or Below the Micro-Purchase Threshold" +intro: "GSA SmartPay® Smart Bulletin No. 026" number: "No. 026" order: 026 businessline: "Purchase and Integrated" @@ -26,7 +26,7 @@ Purchase, and Integrated ## Introduction -The purpose of this GSA SmartPay® Smart Bulletin is to inform customer agencies of the Federal Procurement Data System (FPDS) data reporting options when using the purchase card to place orders under Indefinite Delivery Vehicles (IDVs) that fall at or below the micro-purchase threshold. +The purpose of this GSA SmartPay Smart Bulletin is to inform customer agencies of the Federal Procurement Data System (FPDS) data reporting options when using the purchase card to place orders under Indefinite Delivery Vehicles (IDVs) that fall at or below the micro-purchase threshold. ## Summary diff --git a/src/content/smart-bulletins/027.md b/src/content/smart-bulletins/027.md index 2e8fbbfa..447ffbc6 100644 --- a/src/content/smart-bulletins/027.md +++ b/src/content/smart-bulletins/027.md @@ -1,6 +1,6 @@ --- -title: "Smart Bulletin No. 027" -intro: "GSA SmartPay®– Identifying Cost Saving Opportunities in Purchase Card Spend" +title: "GSA SmartPay® – Identifying Cost Saving Opportunities in Purchase Card Spend" +intro: "GSA SmartPay Smart Bulletin No. 027" number: "No. 027" order: 027 businessline: "Purchase and Integrated" diff --git a/src/content/smart-bulletins/028.md b/src/content/smart-bulletins/028.md index 70a508fd..7bc3e198 100644 --- a/src/content/smart-bulletins/028.md +++ b/src/content/smart-bulletins/028.md @@ -1,6 +1,6 @@ --- -title: "Smart Bulletin No. 028" -intro: "GSA SmartPay® – Re-emphasizing Record-Keeping Requirements (Issued pursuant to Government Accountability Office (GAO) Audit Report # GAO-17-276)" +title: "GSA SmartPay® – Re-emphasizing Record-Keeping Requirements (Issued pursuant to Government Accountability Office (GAO) Audit Report # GAO-17-276)" +intro: "GSA SmartPay Smart Bulletin No. 028" number: "No. 028" order: 028 businessline: "Purchase and Integrated" diff --git a/src/content/smart-bulletins/029.md b/src/content/smart-bulletins/029.md index 3fcde4ae..fb184c57 100644 --- a/src/content/smart-bulletins/029.md +++ b/src/content/smart-bulletins/029.md @@ -1,6 +1,6 @@ --- -title: "Smart Bulletin No. 029" -intro: "Interim Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Rule Prohibiting Acquiring Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Equipment or Services" +title: "Interim Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Rule Prohibiting Acquiring Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Equipment or Services" +intro: "GSA SmartPay® Smart Bulletin No. 029" number: "No. 029" order: 029 businessline: "Purchase and Integrated (when used as a purchase card)" @@ -36,7 +36,7 @@ Effective August 13, 2019, the interim rule revises the FAR and prohibits agenci ## Action Agency headquarters A/OPCs shall ensure all personnel involved in purchase card use and management are aware of this new statutory prohibition on acquiring covered telecommunications. The attached Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) developed by the Center for Charge Card Management (CCCM) are provided to assist in this effort. As noted in the FAQs: -- To assist cardholders and card managers, a list of the sources (“vendors”) of the covered telecommunications equipment and/or services is posted on the GSA SmartPay® website in [Smart Bulletin No. 033](/policies-and-audits/smart-bulletins/033/). +- To assist cardholders and card managers, a list of the sources (“vendors”) of the covered telecommunications equipment and/or services is posted on the GSA SmartPay website in [Smart Bulletin No. 033](/policies-and-audits/smart-bulletins/033/). - GSA CCCM online purchase cardholder and A/OPC training was updated to reflect the prohibition on acquiring covered telecommunications. ## GSA SmartPay Charge Card and Related Payment Services Program Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) in Regard to: diff --git a/src/content/smart-bulletins/030.md b/src/content/smart-bulletins/030.md index afc1f09e..7dc04b33 100644 --- a/src/content/smart-bulletins/030.md +++ b/src/content/smart-bulletins/030.md @@ -1,6 +1,6 @@ --- -title: "Smart Bulletin No. 030" -intro: "GSA SmartPay® – OMB Circular No. A-123, Appendix B Agency Reporting to GSA/CCCM; Submission Implementing Guidance" +title: "GSA SmartPay® – OMB Circular No. A-123, Appendix B Agency Reporting to GSA/CCCM; Submission Implementing Guidance" +intro: "GSA SmartPay Smart Bulletin No. 030" number: "No. 030" order: 030 businessline: "Purchase, Travel, Fleet, and Integrated" diff --git a/src/content/smart-bulletins/031.md b/src/content/smart-bulletins/031.md index 5250ee54..8963689a 100644 --- a/src/content/smart-bulletins/031.md +++ b/src/content/smart-bulletins/031.md @@ -1,6 +1,6 @@ --- -title: "Smart Bulletin No. 031" -intro: "GSA SmartPay® – OMB Circular A-123, Appendix B Implementing Guidance and Clarifications/Updates" +title: "GSA SmartPay® – OMB Circular A-123, Appendix B Implementing Guidance and Clarifications/Updates" +intro: "GSA SmartPay Smart Bulletin No. 031" number: "No. 031" order: 031 businessline: "Purchase, Travel, Fleet, and Integrated" diff --git a/src/content/smart-bulletins/032.md b/src/content/smart-bulletins/032.md index 8d60db6f..c8b37d47 100644 --- a/src/content/smart-bulletins/032.md +++ b/src/content/smart-bulletins/032.md @@ -1,6 +1,6 @@ --- -title: "Smart Bulletin No. 032" -intro: "Updates to Commercial Interchange Fee for Visa and Mastercard Products" +title: "Updates to Commercial Interchange Fee for Visa and Mastercard Products" +intro: "GSA SmartPay® Smart Bulletin No. 032" number: "No. 032" order: 032 businessline: "Purchase, Travel, Visa/Mastercard Fleet, and Integrated" diff --git a/src/content/smart-bulletins/033.md b/src/content/smart-bulletins/033.md index 9f283ca5..d5e237b0 100644 --- a/src/content/smart-bulletins/033.md +++ b/src/content/smart-bulletins/033.md @@ -1,7 +1,7 @@ --- -title: "Smart Bulletin No. 033" +title: "Card Management Implications and Information for Agency Consideration in Relation to the Section 889 Prohibition on Acquiring Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Equipment" +intro: "GSA SmartPay® Smart Bulletin No. 033" description: "Smart Bulletin 033 provides guidance to agencies implementing section 889(a)(1)(B) of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). The act prohibits Federal agencies from purchasing products or services from prohibited vendors. You can find a list of prohibited vendors and learn more about how this affects GSA SmartPay program participants." -intro: "Card Management Implications and Information for Agency Consideration in Relation to the Section 889 Prohibition on Acquiring Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Equipment" number: "No. 033" order: 033 businessline: "Purchase, Travel, Fleet, and Integrated" diff --git a/src/content/smart-bulletins/034.md b/src/content/smart-bulletins/034.md index 00b26d3c..b6878480 100644 --- a/src/content/smart-bulletins/034.md +++ b/src/content/smart-bulletins/034.md @@ -1,6 +1,6 @@ --- -title: "Smart Bulletin No. 034" -intro: "Requests for JPMorgan Chase & Co. (JPM) GSA SmartPay 2® (SP2) Data" +title: "Requests for JPMorgan Chase & Co. (JPM) GSA SmartPay® 2 (SP2) Data" +intro: "GSA SmartPay Smart Bulletin No. 034" number: "No. 034" order: 034 businessline: "All Business Lines" diff --git a/src/content/smart-bulletins/035.md b/src/content/smart-bulletins/035.md index 7871e3d9..94da62fa 100644 --- a/src/content/smart-bulletins/035.md +++ b/src/content/smart-bulletins/035.md @@ -1,6 +1,6 @@ --- -title: "Smart Bulletin No. 035" -intro: "GSA SmartPay® – OMB Circular No. A-123, Appendix B Agency Reporting to GSA/CCCM; Submission Implementing Guidance for Transit Benefit Accounts" +title: "GSA SmartPay® – OMB Circular No. A-123, Appendix B Agency Reporting to GSA/CCCM; Submission Implementing Guidance for Transit Benefit Accounts" +intro: "GSA SmartPay Smart Bulletin No. 035" number: "No. 035" order: 035 businessline: "Purchase – accounts used for Transit Benefits" @@ -29,7 +29,6 @@ The purpose of this GSA SmartPay Smart Bulletin is to provide agencies/organizat OMB memorandum M-17-26, dated June 25, 2017, discontinued agency/organization purchase and travel charge card statistical reporting to OMB. However, OMB in that memorandum also required agencies to maintain that statistical reporting information for their own use in the management of their charge card programs. It further designated GSA’s Center for Charge Card Management (CCCM) as the central repository for the agency charge card statistical data, which was previously required to be submitted to OMB. CCCM will post this statistical and narrative data on GSA Interact for agencies/organizations subject to the Chief Financial Officers’ (CFO) Act. CCCM may also post information pertaining to other GSA SmartPay participating agencies/organizations as well. CCCM will work with the GSA SmartPay contractor banks to obtain agency/organization statistical reporting data in an electronic, automated manner to the extent possible. The balance of the statistical data CCCM is unable to directly obtain from contractor banks will need to be provided by the CFO Act agencies/organizations (and other entities as required) to CCCM. CCCM will use GSA Interact, or a successor system, as the central repository for these reports. The Circular also states that CCCM “may issue further guidance on both narrative and statistical reporting through the GSA Smart Bulletin process.” This bulletin constitutes that further guidance -### OMB Circular A-123, Appendix B Chapter 5.3.1 – Statistical Reporting ### OMB Circular A-123, Appendix B Chapter 5.3.1 – Statistical Reporting The requested information in the template attached below shall be submitted, at a minimum, on an annual fiscal year basis. Agency-provided information shall be furnished to CCCM no later than 90 calendar days after the end of the Fiscal Year (FY). The due date for agency/organization submission of FY2020 agency statistical reporting to CCCM is January 31, 2021. @@ -46,7 +45,6 @@ Purchase cards used for transit benefits - Number of transit benefit accounts with limits over the statutory limit; - Ratio of the number of confirmed violations reported pursuant to P.L. 112-194 as compared to the number of valid transactions within the reporting period (GSA’s Center for Charge Card Management will obtain confirmed violation information from OMB/OFFM). -### OMB Circular A-123, Appendix B Chapter 5.3.2 – Narrative Reporting ### OMB Circular A-123, Appendix B Chapter 5.3.2 – Narrative Reporting For agencies/organizations subject to the CFO Act, the following information should be updated annually on a fiscal year basis and provided to CCCM no later than 90 calendar days after the end of each fiscal year: - The date(s) of the most recent and next scheduled independent review(s) (e.g., OIG audits and risk assessments) for all agency charge card programs; @@ -60,9 +58,7 @@ For FY2020 reports and beyond, agency narrative reports are due to CCCM NLT 90 c Transit benefit programs shall utilize the reporting templates attached below to submit the required agency/organization statistical and narrative reporting data. Program reports should be e-mailed to OMBA123AppBReporting@gsa.gov using the following file naming convention: *AgencyName_OMB_A123_FiscalYear* (e.g., GeneralServicesAdministration_OMB_A123_2019). Further instructions for report submission are provided in the templates. In the event any sensitive data is to be provided in these reports, agencies/organizations are reminded to encrypt the files and take any other security precautions as required by agency/organization policy. ### Reporting Template: -[OMB Circular No. A-123 CCCM Reporting Template[XLSX, 46KB]](https://smartpay.gsa.gov/files/AgencyName_ReportingTemplate_OMB_A123_Year.xlsx) +[OMB Circular No. A-123 CCCM Reporting Template[XLSX, 46KB]](/files/AgencyName_ReportingTemplate_OMB_A123_Year.xlsx) -### Additional Resources: ### Additional Resources: [OMB Circular A-123, Appendix B[PDF, 71 pages]](https://www.whitehouse.gov/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Issuance-of-Revised-Appendix-B-to-OMB-Circular-A-123.pdf) - diff --git a/src/content/smart-bulletins/036.md b/src/content/smart-bulletins/036.md index 3182c645..cfaaa688 100644 --- a/src/content/smart-bulletins/036.md +++ b/src/content/smart-bulletins/036.md @@ -1,6 +1,6 @@ --- -title: "Smart Bulletin No. 036" -intro: "Use of GSA SmartPay® Charge Cards to Pay for Electric Vehicle Charging Pursuant to the “Charging Helps Agencies Realize General Efficiencies Act” or “CHARGE Act”).." +title: "Use of GSA SmartPay® Charge Cards to Pay for Electric Vehicle Charging Pursuant to the “Charging Helps Agencies Realize General Efficiencies Act” or “CHARGE Act”" +intro: "GSA SmartPay Smart Bulletin No. 036" number: "No. 036" order: 036 businessline: "Purchase, Travel, Fleet, and Integrated" diff --git a/src/content/smart-bulletins/037.md b/src/content/smart-bulletins/037.md index 6b8b2dcd..a2a64cec 100644 --- a/src/content/smart-bulletins/037.md +++ b/src/content/smart-bulletins/037.md @@ -1,6 +1,6 @@ --- -title: "Smart Bulletin No. 037" -intro: "TikTok Ban; Micro-Purchasing Implications" +title: "TikTok Ban; Micro-Purchasing Implications" +intro: "GSA SmartPay® Smart Bulletin No. 037" number: "No. 037" order: 037 businessline: "Purchase, and Integrated" diff --git a/src/content/smart-bulletins/038.md b/src/content/smart-bulletins/038.md index 4565f0d6..71659e80 100644 --- a/src/content/smart-bulletins/038.md +++ b/src/content/smart-bulletins/038.md @@ -1,6 +1,6 @@ --- -title: "Smart Bulletin No. 038" -intro: "Notice Regarding Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations for Task Orders Awarded Under GSA SmartPay® 3 (SP3)" +title: "Notice Regarding Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations for Task Orders Awarded Under GSA SmartPay 3 (SP3)" +intro: "GSA SmartPay® Smart Bulletin No. 038" number: "No. 038" order: 038 businessline: "Purchase, Travel, Fleet, and Integrated" diff --git a/src/content/smart-bulletins/039.md b/src/content/smart-bulletins/039.md index 7ae0011e..99a6bfd3 100644 --- a/src/content/smart-bulletins/039.md +++ b/src/content/smart-bulletins/039.md @@ -1,6 +1,6 @@ --- -title: "Smart Bulletin No. 039" -intro: "GSA Multiple Award Schedules Payments" +title: "GSA Multiple Award Schedules Payments" +intro: "GSA SmartPay® Smart Bulletin No. 039" number: "No. 039" order: 039 businessline: "Purchase" diff --git a/src/content/smart-bulletins/smart-bulletin-template.md b/src/content/smart-bulletins/smart-bulletin-template.md deleted file mode 100644 index 4c99647c..00000000 --- a/src/content/smart-bulletins/smart-bulletin-template.md +++ /dev/null @@ -1,38 +0,0 @@ ---- -title: "Smart Bulletin No. {XXX}" -intro: "" -number: "" -order: -businessline: "" -published: "" -lastupdated: "" ---- - -UPDATE: -| Date | Version History Action Log - Summary of Action/Changes | -| ----------- | ----------- | -| {Implementation Date} | Implementation of Smart Bulletin #{XXX} | - - - -## Effective Date - - - -## Business Line(s) Affected - - - -## Introduction - - - -## Summary - - - -## Resources - - - -## Action diff --git a/src/content/smarttax/resources.md b/src/content/smarttax/resources.md index ade309a4..0ad2c90a 100644 --- a/src/content/smarttax/resources.md +++ b/src/content/smarttax/resources.md @@ -10,9 +10,9 @@ tags: ## SmartTax Merchant Guide A guide to assist merchants with recognizing the GSA SmartPay account types and identifying cards for sales tax exemption. -[SmartTax Merchant Guide [PDF, 4 pages]](/files/smartpay-vendor-guide.pdf) +[SmartTax Merchant Guide](/merchants/vendor-guide) ## SmartTax Video A video about how to prepare for sales tax exemption before your trip. - + diff --git a/src/content/state-taxes/louisiana.md b/src/content/state-taxes/louisiana.md index f35426c7..030803db 100644 --- a/src/content/state-taxes/louisiana.md +++ b/src/content/state-taxes/louisiana.md @@ -16,7 +16,7 @@ updated: 2023-02-15 ### Travel Card -* [R-1376 Government Employees Hotel Lodging Sales/Use Tax Exemption Certificate](https://revenue.louisiana.gov/Forms/ForBusinesses) +* [R-1376 Government Employees Hotel Lodging Sales/Use Tax Exemption Certificate](https://revenue.louisiana.gov/TaxForms/1376(9_19)F.pdf) ### Purchase Card diff --git a/src/pages/merchants/[...slug].astro b/src/pages/merchants/[...slug].astro index 343c31ca..b83edae3 100644 --- a/src/pages/merchants/[...slug].astro +++ b/src/pages/merchants/[...slug].astro @@ -24,6 +24,10 @@ const navigation_items = [ { slug: "smarttax/recognizing-your-account", data: {"title": "Recognizing Card Types" } + }, + { + slug: "merchants/vendor-guide", + data: {"title": "SmartTax Vendor Guide" } } ] diff --git a/src/pages/policies-and-audits/smart-bulletins/[...slug].astro b/src/pages/policies-and-audits/smart-bulletins/[...slug].astro index d1742666..2eaa7e8b 100644 --- a/src/pages/policies-and-audits/smart-bulletins/[...slug].astro +++ b/src/pages/policies-and-audits/smart-bulletins/[...slug].astro @@ -24,10 +24,10 @@ const { Content } = await entry.render(); {item.data.number} - {item.data.intro} + {item.data.title} {item.data.businessline} {item.data.published}