FAM No. 98-31 (Travel and Transportation Reform Act of 1998 - PL 105-264)
November 16, 1998
FINANCIAL ADMINISTRATION MEMORANDUM NO. 98-031 (II.G.1.)
To: Bureau Assistant Directors, Administration
Chief Executive Officer, National Business Center
Bureau Finance Officers
Finance Officer, Financial Management Services
From: William E. Webber /s/
Focus Leader, Asset and Debt Management
Office of Financial Management
Subject: Travel and Transportation Reform Act of 1998 (PL 105-264)
The purpose of this Financial Administration Memorandum (FAM) is to transmit
the attached copy of the Travel and Transportation Reform Act of 1998, Public
Law 105-264, October 19, 1998. The Act requires GSA to issue regulations to
implement the following:
- Require employees to use the Federal contractor-issued travel charge card for
all payments of expenses of official Government travel, unless exempted by GSA
or the employee's agency,
- Specify the procedures for effecting a deduction from pay owed to an employee
for undisputed delinquent charge card charges,
- Prescribe a late payment fee to be paid an employee when an agency does not
reimburse a properly prepared travel voucher within 30 days after submission,
- Require prepayment audit of all bills from carriers and freight forwarders for
transporting an individual or property for the Government,
- Reimburse employees for income taxes incurred on travel and transportation
reimbursements received, including penalties and interest resulting from
these reimbursements for tax years 1993 and 1994.
The Act also provides GSA the authority to conduct travel and relocation expense
test programs. These programs may last up to two years. The provisions of the
law are not applicable to an agency until GSA issues implementing regulations.
GSA must issue regulations within 270 days.
Please direct any questions you may have on this subject to Mr. Lesley Oden on
(202) 208-6225.
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