SMG 1117.441

FDA STAFF MANUAL GUIDES, VOLUME I - ORGANIZATIONS AND FUNCTIONS

FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION

OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER

OFFICE OF OPERATIONS

OFFICE OF FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT

OFFICE OF FINANCIAL SERVICES

DIVISION OF TRAVEL SERVICES

Effective Date: 01/13/2009

1. DIVISION OF TRAVEL SERVICES (DAMGDA).

A. Oversees processing of vouchers, including audit, matching with obligations, and scheduling for direct deposit using Travel Manager Software.

B. Oversees post audit of travel vouchers.

C. Provides travel advice/guidance throughout the Agency, including significant research on Comptroller General Decisions; participates in training on travel procedures.

D. Oversees contractor processing of all headquarters and field Permanent Change of Station travel vouchers, including complex tax calculations.

E. Coordinates with the General Services Administration (GSA) contractual travel agent to ensure the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) travel and transportation requirement are met.

F. Field activities perform travel services directly for ORA and NCTR to include NCTR travel, ORA international travel, FATA responsibilities, data calls, travel audits, 348 travel and conference reporting.

2. AUTHORITY AND EFFECTIVE DATE.

The functional statements for this office were approved by the Commissioner, Food and Drugs, effective January 13, 2009.