General Information:
- Travel advances cover anticipated expenses of $50.00 or more
- Only one travel advance per person may be outstanding at any given time
Advances will cover:
- 100% of all transportation costs
- Up to 80% of all other estimated travel expenses in accordance with the current State and Federal Per Diem Rates , or in accordance with any other limits specified in an award agreement.
To obtain a travel advance:
- As soon as travel plans are set, but no later than three weeks before departure , submit a Travel Authorization and Request for Advance Form (GP 040) to your OTPS Team member
- Itemize the expenses for which you are requesting an advance
After you have returned from your trip:
- You will still need to complete the proc edu res necessary for a travel reimbursement . There is a space on GP 041 to indicate the amount of any advance you have received.
- You will be issued a check for any remaining balance owed for your expenses
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