Description:
This course covers the rules and regulations for both temporary duty (TDY) travel and permanent change of station (PCS) travel in non-DoD agencies. Regarding TDY travel, participants will learn the rules for travel authorizations, use of Government Travel Charge Card (GTCC), per diem allowances, transportation allowances, reimbursable allowances, contract (city-pair) discounted airfares, deductible meals, Government lodging and mess availability and non-availability, international travel, actual expense allowances for high cost areas and more. Regarding PCS travel, participants will learn the rules for PCS Service Agreements, travel authorizations, use of Government Travel Charge Card (CTCC), per diem allowances, transportation allowances, international travel, en route travel, house hunting trips, temporary quarters subsistence expense, household goods movement, shipment of privately owned vehicles (POVs), residential transactions, miscellaneous expense allowance, relocation income taxallowance, temporary change of station, and more.
Duration:
5 days
Level:
Intermediate
Who Should Attend?
All individuals who are involved with processing or certifying TDY and PCS travel orders, claims for per diem travel, transportation allowances, and certain other allowances and entitlements for civilian employees in non-DoD agencies. It is highly recommended for approving officers, reviewing officials, and supervisors.
Credits:
40 CPEsLearning Outcomes:
- Comply with current (FTR) Federal Travel Regulations as contained in Title 41 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), chapters 300 through 304.
- Describe and define the requirements for travel orders and settlement vouchers while performing TDY for non-DoD agencies.
- Describe and define the requirements for Service Agreements, travel orders and requirements for civilian personnel performing PCS moves for non-DoD agencies.
- Identify and calculate allowances and entitlements for personnel who are performing TDY and PCS moves.
- Find out when per diem allowance is authorized and under what circumstances allowance is not authorized.
- Compute per diem entitlements, reimbursable expenses, and allowances for both TDY & PCS reimbursements.
- Assist personnel in non-DoD in resolving complex travel problems.
Available Sessions:
| Session Code | Start Date | End Date | Location | Tuition | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Session Code FINC8232-001 | Start Date Dec 01, 2025 9:00 AM EST | End Date Dec 05, 2025 5:00 PM EST | Location Virtual | Tuition $1,549.00 |
- Introduction to Temporary Duty Travel (TDY)
- Authorized Methods for Per Diem
- Authorized Methods of Transportation
- Reimbursable Expenses
- World Wide Per Diem and Government Mess
- Special Circumstances for TDY Travel
- Actual Expense Allowance (AEA)
- Personal Emergency Travel
- Introduction to Permanent Change of Station (PCS) travel
- Service Agreements
- PCS Overview, Travel Authorizations and Travel Rules
- En route Travel
- House-Hunting Trips (HHT)
- Temporary Quarters Subsistence Expenses (TQSE)
- Household Goods Movement and Storage
- Mobile Home Allowances
- Transporting, Shipment and Storage of POVs
- Residence Transactions and Relocation Services
- Miscellaneous Expense Allowances (MEA)
- Relocation Income Tax Allowance (RITA)
- Temporary Change of Station (TCS)
Other Recommended Courses:
- Advanced Appropriations Law (FINC9100)
