• Laundry/Dry cleaning:
  
  
  • Expenses for laundry ,dry cleaning, and pressing of clothing are reimbursable as an actual expense allowable (AEA) incidental expense ONLY when incurred while traveling OCONUS.
  • Effective for all TDY travel performed on or after January 1, 2001 the cost for laundry, dry cleaning and pressing of clothing is a separately reimbursable travel expense if it meets the following criteria/limitations:

    a. up to an average of $2 per day;

    b. while on TDY travel within CONUS (not after returning to PDS) requiring at least 7 consecutive nights lodging in CONUS (i.e., 6 nights, no laundry, 7 nights, NTE $14, 8 nights, NTE $16) ; but

    c. not when the traveler is entitled to a reduced per diem under JFTR, par. U4135.
    
    

• Allowance for telephone calls for personal reasons:
  
  
  
  • In accordance with the JFTR, reimbursement may be authorized/approved by the order-issuing official.
  • The order-issuing official may determine certain communications to a traveler's home/family are official.
  • These communications must be only to advise of the traveler's safe arrival, to inform or inquire about medical conditions, and to advise regarding changes in itinerary.
  • The order-issuing official should limit these communications to a dollar amount in advance of the TDY so the traveler is aware of the limit.
  • Prepaid communication services (i.e., prepaid phone cards, cell phones) are not reimbursable unless the authorizing official can determine they were used for official business.
  • When cellular phones are used for official communication the member must be able to document each call showing the additional cost incurred outside of the normal usage covered in the cell phone contract.
  • Charges for internet connections used for computers for official Government business also are reimbursable.
  • The order-issuing official may approve charges after the TDY when appropriate (General Services Board of Contract appeals(GSBCA)) 14554-TRAV, August 18, 1998). See JFTR, App G, Part I, Item 21g.

Rules of Behavior for Use of PSC ESS Systems