I also have a problem with an advance. I am going away on det next week and have been refused an advance 4 times (although I AM entitled to it - nothing dodgy going on!). Boss has spoken to OC admin, but he is powerless in the face of JPA. Here's the real fly in the ointment...I CAN'T afford to go on the det without the advance (a 4 figure sum). JPA helpdesk were completely clueless, but did suggest I might have to take out a loan!!!! and claim it back later. If I do have to take out a loan so I can survive on a det I have been ordered to go on, the loan application will be copied to the command chain up to CAS, and to every newspaper editor in the country. Question is, can I refuse to go if no advance is forthcoming(and it looks likely I won't see a penny before I go)?
