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Handbook Revision, June 1, 2021
This revision of the DFPS Travel Services Handbook was published on June 1, 2021. Summaries of new or revised items are provided below.
Travel Policy Overview (PATS 13118)
All of section 1000 is being updated to reflect current definitions and information about reimbursements, overpayments, responsibilities, using state contractors, and contacts.
See:
1100 Terms and Definitions
1200 State Travel Legislation
1300 Conveniences for State Travelers
1400 Authorized Travelers
1500 Travel Inquiry and Contact Information
1600 Reimbursements
1700 Overpayments
1800 Responsibilities
1810 Agency Head Responsibilities
1820 Manager and Supervisor Responsibilities
1830 Traveler's Responsibilities
1840 Direct Bill Unit Responsibilities
1850 Advance Travel Responsibilities
1860 1850 Travel Claims/Settlements Unit Responsibilities
1870 1860 State Contracted Travel Agency Responsibilities
1900 Using State Contractors
1910 Requirements for Use of State Contractors
1920 Exceptions to the Use of State Contractors