USAFAI65-103 — Financial Management Policy

USAFAI65-103 governs USAFA financial management policy and procedures for reduced per diem, local travel, TDY costs, and conference fees.

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  • Publication number: USAFAI65-103
  • Title: FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT POLICY
  • Date: 2018-07-05

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It addresses sports team and club travel, local commuting boundaries, constructive travel cost comparisons, and conference registration fees. The publication requires specified per diem calculations, official travel orders beyond local boundaries, and travel-order documentation for meals and lodging included in registration fees.

Applies to: This instruction applies to all USAFA personnel.

Topics covered

  • Reduced per diem for sports teams and club travel
  • Local area travel boundaries
  • TDY cost comparisons
  • Conference registration fees

Questions and answers

When can USAFA sports teams and cadet clubs receive a reduced per diem rate?

The reduction was established for USAFA appropriated fund (APF) and nonappropriated fund (NAF) sports team and cadet club travel. (paragraph 2)

What happens when USAFA personnel travel beyond the local travel boundaries?

USAFA personnel traveling beyond the defined boundaries for local travel must be on official travel orders. (paragraph 3)

How is TDY travel with leave en route compared with government airfare?

Compare actual airline cost (include leave en route cost) to the government General Services Administration (GSA) City Pair Fare cost for the official authorized travel, pay the lesser of the two.

How much per diem is authorized for USAFA Combat Survival Training at Saylor Park?

The daily rate of per diem for meals and incidentals is $29. (paragraph 7)

What per diem is authorized for POV travel for personal convenience?

The only per diem authorized for the travel days is the one (1) day of travel to and from the TDY point (a total of two travel days which are paid ¾ day per diem each).

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