FAQs for PTO or Benefits Hours in Deltek Costpoint

Displaying PTO or benefit hours

Where do I display PTO or benefit hours in Deltek Costpoint? Display PTO or benefit hours in the Leave dialog box. Open the dialog box from the Timesheet screen by clicking Leave. Why do I not see PTO or benefit hours in the Leave Table? Your administrator controls which leave types display for you. If you do not see PTO or benefit hours, contact your administrator to confirm that the leave type is set up for your employee record. What is the difference between PTO and benefit hours? PTO and benefit hours can refer to different leave types depending on how your organization is configured. Review the leave type names in the Leave Table to confirm which balances apply to you.

Understanding leave balances and details

Why does my leave balance show an asterisk (*)? An asterisk indicates that the timesheet contains unsaved changes. The displayed leave balance does not include unsaved leave transactions. What does "Accrued" mean in the Leave Details Table? Accrued hours are leave hours earned during the timesheet period. What does "Taken" mean in the Leave Details Table? Taken hours are leave hours used during the timesheet period. What does "Adjustment" mean in the Leave Details Table? An adjustment is a change made by an administrator to correct leave hours. The Reason field explains the adjustment when it is provided. Why does my PTO or benefit hours balance not match what I expect? Leave balances depend on accrual rules, leave taken, administrative adjustments, and whether the timesheet has been saved.

Requesting time off (if applicable)

How do I request PTO or time off from the Timesheet screen? Use the button in the Timesheet Header. Click Request Time Off or New Planned Leave, depending on how your organization is configured. Why do I not see Request Time Off or New Planned Leave? Your administrator may hide leave functions based on your timesheet class or company configuration. What is the difference between Request Time Off and New Planned Leave? If leave approval is required, the button displays as Request Time Off. If leave approval is not required, the button displays as New Planned Leave.