On the move
TRAVEL
Most federal employees never have to think about relocation allowances. But for approximately 18,000 people a year who go the distance to take federal jobs, travel rules affect every aspect of their
The General Services Administration's Federal Travel Regulation details expenses that are covered when moving for a federal job. Need to bring along your small boat or ultra-light vehicle? Want to transport some ammunition for personal use? What about those live animals? And will Uncle Sam pay to have your carpets or drapes cut to fit the new house-or even have the piano tuned? It's all there.
The big-ticket items are temporary quarters, transportation and per diem, shipping and storing household goods, house-hunting trips, and for some, assistance with selling and buying a new home. The bottom line is the bottom line:What will the government pay for, and how much will it pay?
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