Reformatted to new policy format and completed a full update to reorganize chapter layout and updated policy guidance.
Updated travel advance policy into two sections as part of the general update.
Section 010501 General Policies – Added a new Section as part of the general update.
Section 010502 Travel Training Requirements – Updated training requirements for all travel system roles as part of the general update.
Section 010503 Access to VA’s Travel System – Added policy on fraudulent use of VA’s travel system; separation of previous Local Administrator functions to improve internal controls.
Section 010505 Invitational Travel – Established a new section and updated guidance on travel advances as part of the general update and per OGC guidance.
Section 010509 No-Cost Travel – Established a new section (previously Appendix B) clarifying when a manual TA may be used as part of the general update.
Section 010512 Other Types of Travel – Established a new section, including the delegation of foreign travel approval for Volume XIV, Chapter 6, International Travel, and TA and travel claim approval in Volume XIV, Chapter 8, Relocation Packages as part of the general update and per SECVA Memorandum, “Delegation of Authority for Travel and Conferences.”
Section 010514 Authorizing Travel – Added policy on the delegated authority of an AO. Added Super Approving Official (SAO) approval requirements. Clarified separation of duties as part of the general update and per SECVA Memorandum, “Delegation of Authority for Travel and Conferences.”
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