Navy incentive programs

TIP is designed to pay for mass transit costs incurred by personnel in their local commute from residence to permanent duty station. Participants must accurately claim an amount that reflects their actual commuting cost. Failure to do so will result in a fraudulent certification on the application and is subject to criminal prosecution.

This program is a benefit, not an entitlement; thus, there is no retroactive reimbursement. Privacy Act Statement. Select your Supervisor. Your supervisor will receive an email asking them to go to the same website, create an account, and certify their employee's eligibility for TIP benefits.

Also, you will select the installation for the Reviewing Official. Once selected, the Reviewing Official's name, email, and phone number will populate the application. Your will want to copy this information for future contact purposes. You will get email notification when cards are available for distribution. If you have additional questions or need help, please contact your TIP reviewing official. What are the responsibilities of the participants? TIP participants must use mass transit or rideshare at least 50 percent of the commuting days each calendar month.

TIP participants commit to using mass transit and will be required to prove their ridership; failure to certify for monthly benefits may result in applicants being withdrawn from this benefit program.

If a participant has an assigned parking space on base they must release the space upon TIP participation approval.

TIP is a benefit, not an entitlement. Unless currently employed on-base by the Department of Navy the following are not eligible to participate:. Commander, Navy Region Southwest. Commander, Navy Installations Command. Find Your Region or Installation.

Transportation Incentive Program. What types of transportation could I use for my commute? What are the eligibility requirements? How does TIP cover my commuting expenses? How do I sign up?