Part 5, Chapter 8: Manual Exhibit K
| Authorized Telephone Calls | Travel Status of Employee | Vicinity Called | Number of Call(s) and Cost Limits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal calls for employee who shares a residence with another person(s) |
- TDY travel of 2 or more nights
- House-hunting trips and en route travel in conjunction with permanent change of station travel (covers both the employee or unaccompanied spouse) |
The residence OR the area where dependents are located who are unable to stay alone, i.e., infants | One brief daily call, with a total trip cost not to exceed the number of lodging nights multipiled by $5, for locations in CONUS, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands |
| Personal calls for employees who do not share a residence | - TDY travel of 3 or more nights | A location within the ODS's local commuting area |
One brief call for every full 3-day period of travel multiplied by:
- $7 for locations in CONUS, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands - $7 for all other locations |
