FAM No. 2002-01 (Use of Frequent Traveler Benefits - Travel Advisory 5)
January 8, 2002
FINANCIAL ADMINISTRATION MEMORANDUM NO. 2002-001 (II.G.1.)
To: Bureau Assistant Directors, Administration
Director, National Business Center
Bureau Finance Officers
Finance Officer, National Business Center
From: William E. Webber /s/
Focus Leader, Asset and Debt Management
Office of Financial Management
Subject: Use of Frequent Traveler Benefits - Travel Advisory 5
Attached is a copy of Federal Travel Advisory Number 5, dated December 31, 2001, issued by
the General Services Administration, Office of Governmentwide Policy. The travel advisory
allows employees to immediately use accumulated travel bonus points and benefits for
personal travel. Authority to use benefits obtained as a result of official travel for
personal use is contained in the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2002.
GSA will issue an amendment to the Federal Travel Regulation, 41 CFR 301, and other
controlling regulations in the near future. Additional guidance will also be issued on the
taxability of these benefits when used by an employee for personal travel.
Please direct any questions you may have on this subject to Mr. Lesley Oden on
(202) 208-6225.
Attachment
Prior Financial Administration
Memoranda on this Subject:
No. 84-162 (II.G.1.), November 19, 1984 - Canceled
No. 88-018 (II.G.1.), March 02, 1988 - Canceled
No. 90-072 (II.G.1.), September 6, 1990 - Canceled
No. 92-071 (II.G.1.), December 1, 1992 - Canceled
No. 96-019 (II.G.1.), May 29, 1996 - Canceled
No. 96-028 (II.G.1.), July 10, 1996 - Canceled
No. 96-049 (II.G.1.), November 5, 1996 - Canceled
No. 97-004 (II.G.1.), February 3,1997 - Canceled
No. 97-019 (II.G.1.), April 22, 1997 - Canceled
No. 98-009 (II.G.1.), June 11, 1998 - Canceled
No. 99-004 (II.G.1.), January 25, 1999, 1990 - Canceled
No. 99-031 (II.G.1.), July 21, 1999 - Canceled
No. 2000-17 (II.G.1.), May 31, 2000 - Canceled
No. 2001-02 (II.G.1.), January 23, 2001 - Canceled
