Course Number: 1771

This course outlines the responsibilities of the travel authorizing/approving official designee (e.g., supervisor of the traveler) at defense agencies. The authorizing/approving official designee must review and sign travel claims to confirm the authorized travel and the reviewing official must have full knowledge of the employee's activities.

Once an employee has returned from travel, the approving official must ensure the claim is properly prepared in accordance with the pertinent regulations and agency procedures. The approving official must verify the types of expenses claimed are authorized and allowable expenses; the amounts claimed are accurate; and the required receipts, statements, and justifications are attached with the voucher.

Course content includes:

• Travel Orders;
• Transportation Allowances;
• Contract City Pair Fares;
• Premium Class Travel;
• Per Diem Allowances;
• Contract Travel Office (CTO);
• Actual Expense;
• Miscellaneous Expenses;
• Receipt Requirements;
• Submission of Vouchers; and
• Approving Officials Responsibilities.

This course is offered as an onsite special only. For more information, please call the Travel Training Branch at (703) 605-0555, or email travel.training@gsa.gov.