Tuesday, September 16, 2014

GOVTRIP/ETS2 Tips For next few months


Travel with an End Date Prior to October 23, 2014

• Enter the authorization in GovTrip.

• Ensure authorization is approved prior to October 23, 2014.

• Ensure voucher is created and approved prior to October 31, 2014.

 

Travel Ending Between October 23, 2014 and November 3, 2014

GOVTRIP

• Enter an authorization in GovTrip for airfare, TMC Fee, and TAV Fee only.

• Change ticketing date on Digital Signature Page to the current date for immediate ticketing.

• Ensure authorization is approved prior to October 23, 2014.

• Ensure voucher for airfare and fees only is created and approved prior to October 31, 2014.

ETS2

• On or after November 3, 2014, create a new authorization in CGE for the balance of expenses (per diem, baggage, taxis, etc.), and voucher against the CGE authorization.

DO NOT VOUCHER FOR AIRFARE AND/OR TMC FEE

 

Emergency Travel During The Cut-Over Weekend

For Any Emergency Travel During the Weekend of November 1-2, 2014

• Travelers must contact Manassas, 1-800-585-2232 or BCD Travel at 1-800-877-6120 directly to obtain tickets.

• Tickets will be issued upon confirmation by a Forest Service representative on call that weekend.

• Authorizations for emergency travel during the cut-over weekend of November 1 & 2 cannot be entered into GovTrip.

• On November 3, 2014, the authorization must be created in Concur and vouchered accordingly.

• The emergency call numbers for the weekend of November 1 & 2, 2014 are Manassas 1-888-818-1975 and BCD Travel at 1-800-877-6120. Listen to the prompts and select the appropriate option for the Forest Service. Travelers will be asked questions to verify the need for emergency travel.