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Schedule Number Field Instruction

Schedule Number 

Enter the recordkeeping system number assigned by NFC for the pay period that is currently being processed. It is used to identify the accounting payment (financial allotment) or collection process (Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) loan payment or disbursement) for the applicable transactions being submitted. The schedule number is assigned as follows:

  • 1st digit - Fiscal year (FY)
  • 2nd digit - Payroll Schedule B
  • 3rd-4th digits - Pay period number 5th-6th digits - Sequential number 01-50 (EFT payments) 51-99 (paper checks)