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NSIAD-85-130 1 (1985-09-11)

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BY THE U.S, GENERAL ACCOUNTING OFFICE


Report To The Chairman, Subcommittee

On Legislation And National Security,

Committee On Government Operations

House Of Representatives






State Department And USIA

Ship Travel And Travel Advances



The Department of State and the U.S. Infor-
mation Agency allow personnel to use ship
transportation for home leave and transfer of
assignment travel. GAO found that this practice
increases the transportation cost and travel
time of personnel and their families to and from
overseas posts.

GAO also found that travel advance manage-
ment by these agencies is inadequate, resulting
in write-offs and delinquencies of travel ad-
vances. Although some improvements are plan-
ned, the problems may not be fully corrected for
years until State's new financial management
system is fully implemented.

GAO recommends that the use of ship transpor-
tation for official travel be discontinued unless
for medical reasons or the traveler is required to
pay the additional costs. GAO also recommends
that immediate steps be taken to reconcile
travel advance accounts and ensure that ac-
counts are properly managed in the future.


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