Long-Distance Phone Calls Home
While TDY FAQs
UPDATED: 04-FEB-2010

QUESTIONS	ANSWERS
Q1 - Will I be reimbursed for long distance telephone calls home while on TDY?	A1 – Maybe. The AO may authorize you to be reimbursed for long-distance telephone calls home on the TDY travel order, or approved by the AO on the voucher. These calls must be only to: (a) advise of your safe arrival, (b) inform or inquire about medical conditions, and/or (c) advise regarding travel itinerary changes.
Q2 - Must the long distance telephone calls home reimbursement authorization be included in the TDY travel order?	A2 - No, but it is recommended that the TDY travel order include authorization for reimbursement of long-distance telephone calls home and a reimbursement dollar limit (if any) so that the traveler is aware of any limits in advance.
Q3 – Can I be reimbursed if reimbursement for long distance telephone calls home was not authorized on my TDY order?	A3 - Yes, the AO may approve long-distance telephone call reimbursement on your voucher after the TDY.
Q4 - Where may I find regulations about long distance telephone calls home while on TDY?	A4 - See JFTR/JTR, Appendix G.
Q5 – Can I be reimbursed for official long-distance phone calls using my prepaid minutes while TDY?	A5 – Yes if the agency or Service AO determines that the prepaid minutes were used for official business while TDY.

GSA Board of Contract Appeals (GSBCA) decision 14554-TRAV, 18 August 1998 provides additional information concerning reimbursement for telephone calls.