Stay Compliant with Real-Time Federal Travel Regulations Monitoring
The General Services Administration (GSA) issues Federal Travel Regulations (FTR) to manage the travel and relocation policy for all Federal civilian employees and others authorized to travel at Government expense. The codified FTRs are contained in 41 CFR, chapters 300 through 304. In managing Federal travel, GSA's goals are to balance the need to ensure that official travel is conducted in a responsible manner with the need to minimize administrative costs; and to communicate the resulting policies in a clear manner to Federal agencies and employees.
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Understanding Federal Travel Regulations (FTR)
The General Services Administration (GSA) issues the Federal Travel Regulations (FTR) to govern the travel and relocation policies for all Federal civilian employees and others who are permitted to travel at Government expense. Codified in 41 CFR, chapters 300 through 304, these regulations emphasize the necessity of conducting official travel responsibly while minimizing administrative costs. GSA aims to clearly communicate these rules to Federal agencies and employees to ensure adherence and compliance.
Why Monitor Federal Travel Regulations?
- HR and Finance Managers: To ensure compliance with ever-changing travel policies, avoiding penalties and optimizing travel budgets.
- Procurement Officials: To align organizational travel practices with the latest federal standards, ensuring that procurements of travel services meet regulations.
- Federal Contractors: To stay informed about travel requirements that might affect contract negotiations and execution, thus mitigating risk and ensuring project success.
- Legal Advisors: To assist clients in adapting to new regulations to prevent non-compliance that could lead to legal challenges or lost federal opportunities.
Key Benefits of Monitoring:
- Stay Ahead of Policy Changes: With frequent updates, professionals can act proactively rather than reactively.
- Simplify Monitoring Efforts: By employing advanced tools, the task of keeping up with regulations becomes manageable and less time-consuming.
- Respond Promptly: Open-comment periods offer a chance to shape policy and voice concerns; be prepared when they arise.
- Mitigate Risks: Understanding impending rule changes helps avoid costly compliance missteps and ensures informed decision-making.
Recent Trends and Impact
Federal Travel Regulations are crucial in aligning the operations of various agencies with governmental objectives. Recent trends indicate a shift towards greater accountability and streamlined processes to reduce costs. This movement involves digitizing travel records, enhancing transparency, and incorporating sustainability practices in travel decisions.
For businesses, understanding these trends is vital, especially for those seeking government contracts, to appreciate the potential impacts of amendments to FTR. Failure to comply could mean penalties or lost contracting opportunities, hence why ongoing monitoring is not just advisable but necessary.
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- Description: The General Services Administration (GSA) issues Federal Travel Regulations (FTR) to manage the travel and relocation policy for all Federal civilian employees and others authorized to travel at Government expense. The codified FTRs are contained in 41 CFR, chapters 300 through 304. In managing Federal travel, GSA's goals are to balance the need to ensure that official travel is conducted in a responsible manner with the need to minimize administrative costs; and to communicate the resulting policies in a clear manner to Federal agencies and employees.
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In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, and the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) regulations, DoD, GSA, and NASA invite the public to comment on an extension concerning travel costs. DoD, GSA, and NASA invite comments on: whether...
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Notice | Mar 13, 2025 |
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Under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act, the Regulatory Secretariat Division will be submitting to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) a request to review and approve a revision to an existing information collection requirement.
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Notice | Jan 27, 2025 |
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The United States (U.S.) General Services Administration (GSA) is issuing a final rule amending the Federal Travel Regulation (FTR) to remove the relocation miscellaneous expenses allowance (MEA) lump sum amounts from the FTR. These lump sum amounts...
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Rule | Jan 15, 2025 |
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GSA is updating the mileage reimbursement rate for privately owned automobiles (POA), airplanes, and motorcycles as required by statute. This information will be available in FTR Bulletin 25-04, which can be found on GSA's website at https://gsa.gov/...
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Notice | Jan 03, 2025 |
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The Federal Travel Regulation (FTR) was originally written in title and narrative format. The entire FTR has since been re-written in question and answer format to align with plain language standards. This final rule removes the remaining references...
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Rule | Nov 13, 2024 |
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GSA Bulletin FTR 25-03 informs Federal agencies that certain provisions of the FTR governing official relocation entitlements for residence transactions are temporarily waived in light of practice changes in the residential real estate industry that...
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Rule | Nov 06, 2024 |
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GSA Bulletin FTR 25-02 informs Federal agencies that certain provisions of the FTR governing official relocation travel are temporarily waived for Alabama, Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia locations impacted b...
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Rule | Oct 30, 2024 |
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GSA is issuing a final rule amending the Federal Travel Regulation (FTR) to remove outdated information on deployment of the original E-Gov Travel Service (ETS) contract as agencies prepare for the next generation of ETS, known as ETSNext, to provide...
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Rule | Sep 20, 2024 |
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The GSA FY 2025 per diem reimbursement rates review has resulted in lodging and meal allowance changes for certain locations within CONUS to provide for reimbursement of Federal employees' subsistence expenses while on official travel.
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Notice | Aug 19, 2024 |
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The GSA Bulletin ETS 24-01 is issued to bring awareness to all critical agency leadership and program offices so that preparation and action takes place to ensure the ETSNext transition happens on a timely, well-planned basis. The GSA Bulletin ETS 24...
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Notice | May 22, 2024 |
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Federal Travel Regulation (FTR); Relocation Allowance-Temporary Quarters Subsistence Expenses (TQSE)
The United States (U.S.) General Services Administration (GSA) is issuing a final rule amending the Federal Travel Regulation (FTR) with respect to temporary quarters subsistence expenses (TQSE) allowances. Changes include implementing a third TQSE m...
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Rule | May 07, 2024 |
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Under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act, the Regulatory Secretariat Division will be submitting to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) a request to review and approve a new information collection requirement.
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Notice | May 01, 2024 |
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GSA is issuing a final rule amending the Federal Travel Regulation to allow agencies greater flexibility for authorizing shipment of a relocating employee's alternative fueled privately-owned vehicle or extending driving times of these types of vehic...
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Rule | Mar 26, 2024 |
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Under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act, the Regulatory Secretariat Division will be submitting to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) a request to review and approve a new information collection requirement.
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Notice | Feb 22, 2024 |
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GSA is issuing a final rule that makes technical amendments to the Federal Travel Regulation (FTR) regarding gender neutrality. These technical amendments result in more inclusive language by replacing gender-specific pronouns (e.g., he, she, his, he...
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Rule | Feb 16, 2024 |
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The United States General Services Administration (GSA) is proposing to amend the FTR by removing the relocation miscellaneous expenses allowance (MEA) lump sum amounts from the FTR. These lump sum amounts will be published in FTR Bulletins on an int...
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Proposed Rule | Jan 23, 2024 |
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GSA is proposing to amend the Federal Travel Regulation (FTR) Glossary of Terms to add the term "Online booking tool (OBT)" and revise the definition of "E-Gov Travel Service (ETS)"; remove outdated policies on implementing ETS; renumber ETS regulati...
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Proposed Rule | Dec 28, 2023 |
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GSA is updating the mileage reimbursement rate for privately owned automobiles (POA), airplanes, and motorcycles as required by statute. This information will be available in FTR Bulletin 24-03, which can be found on GSA's website at https://gsa.gov/...
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Notice | Dec 27, 2023 |
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Federal Travel Regulation (FTR); Sustainable Transportation for Official Temporary Duty (TDY) Travel
FTR Bulletin 24-02 clarifies existing regulations for determining the method of transportation that is most advantageous to the Government and encourages Federal travelers to make sustainable, cost-effective transportation choices when conducting off...
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Rule | Dec 18, 2023 |
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GSA Bulletin FTR 23-08, Waiver of certain Federal Travel Regulation (FTR) provisions for official relocation travel to locations in Florida and South Carolina impacted by Hurricane Idalia, informs Federal agencies that certain provisions of the FTR g...
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Rule | Sep 15, 2023 |