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Handbook Revision, July 2025
This revision of the DFPS Travel Claims and Services Handbook was published on July 1, 2025. Summaries of new or revised items are provided below.
Travel Claims (PATS 14386)
Updates to the Travel Claims and Services Handbook section 3000 reflect the following:
- Current government code.
- Processes and procedures required for travel claims.
- Settlements through eTravel and paper travel forms.
- DFPS specific vendor links.
These updates will mirror relevant policy updates in other sections of the handbook.
See:
3000 Travel Claims
3100 When to Submit Travel Claims
3200 Justifications
3300 Combining Personal and State Business
3400 Completing Travel Claims
3500 Supplemental Travel Claims
3600 Workshops, Meetings, and Conferences
3700 Attachments Required
3800 Travel Claims with Errors