FAM No. 2004-07 (Travel and Transportation Cost Savings Initiative)
August 5, 2004
FINANCIAL ADMINISTRATION MEMORANDUM NO. 2004 – 007 (II.G.4.)
To: Bureau Assistant Directors, Administration
Director, National Business Center
Bureau Finance Officers
Finance Officer, Financial Management Services
Director of Acquisition and Property Management
From: William E. Webber /s/
Focus Leader, Asset and Debt Management
Office of Financial Management
Subject: Travel and Transportation Cost Savings Initiative
The purpose of this Financial Administration Memorandum (FAM) is to transmit the
attached Travel and Transportation Cost Savings Initiative memorandum from the
Assistant Secretary – Policy, Management and Budget dated August 3, 2004. The
goal of the initiative is to encourage practical, prudent travel, to accomplish
the mission of the Department.
The Department will only reimburse travelers for the cost of accommodations and
services, which meet reasonable and customary standards for convenience, safety
and comfort in accordance with the Federal Travel Regulation.
Bureaus should implement this policy immediately.
Please direct any questions you may have on this subject to Tamara Peyton on
(202) 208-6227.
Attachments
Prior Financial Administration
Memoranda on this Subject:
FAM # 94-037 (II.G.1.) dated May 31, 1994 – Active
FAM # 98-031 (II.G.1.) dated November 16, 1998 – Active
FAM # 99-16 (II.G.1.) dated April 19, 1999 – Active
FAM # 99-44 (II.G.1.) dated December 2, 1999 – Active
FAM # 01-04 (II.G.1.) dated February 6, 2001 – Active
FAM # 01-05 (II.G.1.) dated March 8, 2001 – Active
FAM # 01-07 (II.G.1.) dated March 8, 2001 – Active
FAM # 02-01 (II.G.1.) dated January 8, 2002 – Active
FAM # 02-16 (II.G.1.) dated October 31, 2002 – Active
FAM # 03-09 (II.G.1.) dated April 1, 2003 – Active
FAM # 03-17 (II.G.1.) dated July 14, 2003 – Active
FAM # 03-28 (II.G.1.) dated December 22, 2003 – Active
