TRAVEL
TRUE OR FALSE
Your local travel area is any travel that is 50 miles or less using the most direct route from your primary place of work and your residence.
TRUE
TRUE OR FALSE
When claiming mileage, you do not need to upload proof a mileage (i.e. Google Maps/ MapQuest)
FALSE
TRUE OR FALSE
Government travelers that do not posses a government credit card are allowed to use their personal credit card for travel expenses.
FALSE
As of October 26, 2020, ALL government travelers are now required to obtain and utilize a government-issued travel charge card. The traveler shall use the card for all TDY travel expenses (travel 50 miles or more from the traveler’s residence and assigned duty station) as outlined in Federal Travel Regulations (FTR). Travelers are prohibited from entering a personal credit card into Concur.
TRUE OR FALSE
A reasonable tip for a taxicab should not exceeding 15 percent of the fare.
TRUE
TRUE OR FASLE
You should secure lodging within the applicable maximum per diem rate for the TDY location.
TRUE
TRUE OR FALSE
Temporary Duty Travel (TDY) is travel more than 50 miles away from your official duty station and requires a travel order
TRUE
TRUE OR FALSE
You can always contact an Omega agent directly for assistance if you do not see a particular flight or hotel in the ConcurGov travel system.
TRUE
FYI - An agent full touch fee will be applied.
TRUE OR FALSE
A travel voucher must be submitted within five calendar days after returning from a trip.
FALSE
A travel voucher must be submitted within 5 BUSINESS DAYS.
TRUE OR FALSE
Travelers are allowed to received complimentary meals.
TRUE
Provided meals should be confirmed. State the days/dates meals are being provided. Adjust M&IE accordingly.
TRUE OR FALSE
If you received approval you can make travel reservations via Expedia, Travelocity or TripAdvisor.
FALSE
FYI - All travel reservations should be made using this government contracted system Concur or directly with a travel agent at Omega World Travel except when a special rate has been negotiated for a block of rooms (e.g., conference travel) or an unusual or emergency situation makes it impossible to use the automated travel system or the Omega World Travel agent.
TRUE OR FALSE
Travelers may book hotel rooms outside of the travel system when attending a conference.
TRUE
The traveler needs to upload the hotel confirmation into the travel system.