The Veterans Canteen Service (VCS) Participation Agreement outlines the process and conditions under which eligible Department of Veterans Affairs employees can make purchases through the VCS Payroll Deduction Program (PDP). This system is designed to offer a convenient payment option, enabling VA staff to make purchases in VCS stores and food courts directly from their payroll on a bi-weekly basis. The Privacy Act of 1974 protects the information collected through this form, with all personal and financial data used primarily to establish and manage individual PDP accounts. The agreement sets clear expectations on payment schedules, based on the account balance at the end of each pay period, and outlines the consequences of unpaid balances, especially in cases of employment termination. The form mandates the collection of sensitive information, such as Social Security Numbers, under the authorization of Executive Order 9397, ensuring that participants understand the implications of their consent to these terms, especially regarding the disclosure of personal information for debt collection purposes. This document is a critical tool in ensuring transparency and security for both the employees participating in the program and the Veterans Canteen Service itself, highlighting the importance of compliance with federal privacy laws and the responsibilities of parties on both ends of the agreement.
Question | Answer |
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Form Name | VCS Deduction Form |
Form Length | 1 pages |
Fillable? | Yes |
Fillable fields | 19 |
Avg. time to fill out | 4 min 3 sec |
Other names | vcs balance, vcs card, vcs payroll deduction, vcs card balance |
VADepartment of Veterans Affairs
VETERANS CANTEEN SERVICE (VCS)
PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT
PURCHASE PAYMENT BY PAYROLL DEDUCTION
Privacy Act Notice: The following information is provided to comply with the Privacy Act of 1974 (PL
EMPLOYEE NAME (Please print)
Social Security Number
VA Station Number:
Extension
Email Address (work)
Date
AGREEMENT
1– The following constitutes the Agreement between you, the customer, and the VCS regarding your participation in the VCS Payroll Deduction Program (PDP), Completion of Agreement is a condition for using the PDP for purchases in VCS stores, food courts and other identified activities. By your signature below, you agree to the following terms:
A– I will provide my VA Employee ID badge as the sole means of personal identification when making purchases.
B - PDP payments will be deducted from my pay on a
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Pay Period Deduction |
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$ .01 to $25 |
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$ 25.01 to $50 |
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$ 50.01 to $75 |
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$ 75.01 to $500 |
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$500.01 to $600 |
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$600.01 to $750 |
6 |
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$750.01 to $875 |
7 |
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$875.01 to $1350 |
8 |
(payment not to exceed $125) |
C - In the event of the discontinuance of my employment with the VA, I hereby voluntarily consent to any balance still owed to the VCS being deducted from my final salary payment, annual leave payment.
D– If my payroll deduction account is not paid in full when I leave VA employment, I also voluntarily consent to the disclosure of any employment or PDP information permitted by law and necessary to collect the debt I owe VCS. Information may be disclosed to agents of TOPS, 3rd,party collection, or any other collection service/method authorized by law. Information disclosed may include: Social Security Number, amount of unpaid account balances, current or former addresses, telephone numbers, names of financial institutions and accounts, and related personal locator/identifier information.
II– I have read and understand the above Agreement. I fully understand that personal identifying information of the nature described above may be disclosed to collect a valid debt. I expressly agree to the cited terms and conditions of this Agreement.
Customer Signature:_______________________________________________ |
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_______________________________________________ |
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VCS Authorizing Official Signature/Date |
VA Payroll Verified Eligible By/Date |
**Applicant should receive a copy of agreement upon signature.
**One copy should be retained in Canteen Office in locked cabinet until EPD card is web activated. This form should be shredded upon confirmation of activation.