Travel Expenses Forms Get a Three-Year Lifeline from Feds
Published Date: 3/13/2025
Notice
Summary
The DoD, GSA, and NASA want to keep collecting travel cost info for three more years to help the government manage spending better. They’re asking the public to share ideas on making this process easier and clearer, with no extra costs expected. This extension keeps things running smoothly until June 30, 2028.
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
Three-Year Extension of Travel Cost Data Collection
The Department of Defense, GSA, and NASA propose to extend OMB approval to collect travel cost information for Federal Government acquisitions for three more years, from the current expiration of June 30, 2025 through June 30, 2028. The agencies say this collection helps manage government spending and ask the public for comments on reducing respondent burden; the notice indicates no extra costs are expected.
Public Comment Invitation on Burden and Clarity
DoD, GSA, and NASA are asking the public to comment on whether the travel cost information collection is necessary, on the accuracy of the estimated respondent burden, and on ways to improve clarity or use automated methods to reduce burden. Comments will inform whether and how the agencies keep the collection in use.
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