FAM No. 98-25 (Appropriate Uses of Government Travel Contracts)
October 7, 1998
FINANCIAL ADMINISTRATION MEMORANDUM NO. 98-025 (II.G.1.)
To: Bureau Assistant Directors, Administration
Chief Executive Officer, Interior Service Center
Bureau Finance Officers
Finance Officer, Financial Management Services
From: Focus Leader, Asset and Debt Management
Office of Financial Management
Subject: Appropriate Uses of Government Travel Contracts
The attached information sheet, Appropriate Uses of Government Travel
Contracts, was developed and issued by the Society Of Travel Agents In
Government (STAG) to inform all Travel Management Centers (TMC's) of the
restrictions contained in the GSA and DOD travel management contracts.
The information sheet also provides statements from the major airlines
regarding their policies and possible penalties which may be taken against
a TMC which violates the contracts.
Based on the increased emphasis on ensuring only Government employees use
the Government contracts, the TMC's and airlines may increase the frequency
of requiring identification to prove that the traveler is a Government employee.
While a travel authorization should only be issued to employees, it is not
generally acceptable as proof of employment.
Please ensure all personnel delegated the authority to authorize or arrange
travel are aware that it is illegal to obtain city-pair contract fare airline
tickets for contractors and their employees. Please direct any questions you
may have on this subject to Mr. Lesley Oden on (202) 208-6225.
/s/
William E. Webber
Attachment
Prior Financial Administration
Memorandum on this Subject:
No. 98-023 (II.G.1.), September 24 1998 - Active
