Performance of Temporary Duty Travel in the United States and Abroad

Functional Series 500 – Management Services

Partial Revision Date: 08/06/2024
Responsible Office: M/MS/TTD
File Name: 522_080624

Overview

This chapter provides the Agency’s policy, directives, and required procedures governing domestic and international temporary duty (TDY) travel for USAID staff (direct hires, Personal Services Contracts with Individuals (PSCs)), consultants and experts employed under section 626 of the Foreign Assistance Act, invitational travelers, and personnel from other government agencies on detail to USAID. TDY travel is any official travel at least 50 miles from a traveler’s residence or duty station, or PSC place of performance, for a period exceeding 12 hours. Institutional Support Contractors (ISCs) follow the travel policy and guidance of their respective employer.