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