Part 5, Chapter 8: Manual Exhibit I
Examples of Items for Which the
Travel Card May/May Not be Used
| Type of Expense |
Is Use of Travel Card Approved? |
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Lodging at temporary duty (TDY) station
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Yes
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Lodging at official duty station (ODS)
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No
|
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Meals while in a per diem status
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Yes
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Meals if not in a per diem status
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No
|
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Rental cars at TDY station
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Yes
|
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Airline tickets for official travel when a travel request (TR) or Government Travel Account is not used
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Yes
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Airline tickets for personal travel of self/family
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No
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Automatic teller machines (ATM) at the ODS (prior to departure for TDY)
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Yes (within 72 hours prior to beginning of travel)
|
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ATM after last day of travel at ODS
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No
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Purchases at retail establishment
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No
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Gasoline while driving POV or rental vehicle
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Yes (only when on TDY)
|
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Souvenirs while on official travel
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No
|
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Flowers for fellow employee who is on sick leave
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No
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