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OGC, as defined in this Order, is the sole and exclusive authorized provider of legal services, review, and advice to agency personnel in the course of agency operations, except for the Office of Inspector General (OIG) and as designated by the General Counsel or otherwise provided by statute. Agency officials may rely upon the advice of counsel on legal issues, but are responsible for other aspects of decisions, including the exercise of sound business and policy judgment.
This Order applies to all GSA employees as they perform their duties, with the exception of the Office of Inspector General (OIG), given its independence under the Inspector General Reform Act of 2008 (5 U.S.C. §§ 401-424).
GSA Order ADM 5000.4B, November 14, 2014, is canceled.
Updated Order includes several editorial and substantive changes. Major substantive changes include:
All OGC employees and employees in the Services and Staff Offices (SSOs) are responsible for executing and complying with the requirements of this Order.
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Rates for Alaska, Hawaii, and U.S. territories and possessions are set by the Department of Defense.
Rates for foreign countries are set by the Department of State.
Rates are available between 10/1/2024 and 09/30/2027.
The End Date of your trip can not occur before the Start Date.
Traveler reimbursement is based on the location of the work activities and not the accommodations, unless lodging is not available at the work activity, then the agency may authorize the rate where lodging is obtained.
Unless otherwise specified, the per diem locality is defined as "all locations within, or entirely surrounded by, the corporate limits of the key city, including independent entities located within those boundaries."
Per diem localities with county definitions shall include"all locations within, or entirely surrounded by, the corporate limits of the key city as well as the boundaries of the listed counties, including independent entities located within the boundaries of the key city and the listed counties (unless otherwise listed separately)."
When a military installation or Government - related facility(whether or not specifically named) is located partially within more than one city or county boundary, the applicable per diem rate for the entire installation or facility is the higher of the rates which apply to the cities and / or counties, even though part(s) of such activities may be located outside the defined per diem locality.
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