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TRAVEL
COMPLIANCE :: Government
travel regulations are a common area of confusion for small
businesses. For the most part, they form a subset of the
government contract accounting requirements (Refer to FAR Part
31.205-46). Here are links to key documents to assist you in doing
the right thing when using government funds for travel.
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Travel Compliance Resources |
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Federal
Travel Regulation. Issued by the GSA, the Federal Travel
Regulation (FTR) applies to travel in the conterminous 48 United
States. Refer to the Department of State Standardized
Regulations (DSSR) for regulations governing travel to non-U.S.
overseas areas. Also, refer to the Joint
Travel Regulations, Volume 2, DoD Civilian Personnel, for travel to
U.S. overseas areas (i.e. Alaska, Guam, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, etc.)
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Domestic
Per Diem Rates. A per diem rate is an allowance (also
referred to as subsistence allowance) for lodging (excluding taxes),
meals, and related incidental expenses. The CONUS (defined as the 48
contiguous States and the District of Columbia) per diem rates are
established annually by GSA for travelers on official Government
business to use for their lodging, meals and incidental expenses.
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Foreign
Per Diem Rates. Per diem rates for non-U.S. overseas
locations are established by the U.S. Department of State. As with
domestic per diem rates, foreign per diem rates apply to all U.S.
employees and contractors. The State Department updates these
rates on a monthly basis.
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Per Diem Rates
for U.S. Overseas Areas. U.S. overseas per diem rates
apply to Alaska, Guam, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, etc. These rates are
established by the DOD Per Diem, Travel and
Transportation Allowance Committee (Per Diem Committee). These
rates are updated once per year, or as necessary.
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Privately-owned
Vehicle Rates. Maintained by the GSA, these rates apply to
official travel using privately-owned automobiles, motorcycles, and
airplanes.
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