GSAFinal Rule

Federal Travel Regulation: Relocation Allowances; Miscellaneous Expenses Allowance

Labor & WorkplaceFinance & Banking

Summary

This federal regulation updates the rules for how the government reimburses employees who relocate for work, including what expenses they can claim and how much money they can receive. The changes affect federal workers who move to new job locations and aim to clarify which moving costs the government will pay for.

Key Points

  • 1Federal employees relocating for work assignments can claim reimbursement for moving expenses and other miscellaneous costs related to their move
  • 2The regulation specifies which types of expenses qualify for reimbursement and sets limits on how much employees can receive
  • 3This rule applies to civilian federal employees across all government agencies who are required to relocate as part of their job
  • 4The changes help ensure consistent and fair treatment of relocation expenses across different federal agencies
  • 5Employees and their agencies now have clearer guidelines about what counts as an allowable expense and the process for requesting reimbursement

Impact Assessment

If you are a federal employee relocating for work, this means you will have clearer guidance on which moving expenses the government will reimburse and up to what amounts.

Impact Level
Moderate
Geographic Scope

National

Compliance Cost

Minimal

Who is Affected
Federal Employees

Key Dates

Published

January 15, 2025

Regulatory Connections

Amends CFR Sections
41 CFR Part 302

This summary is for informational purposes only. It may not capture all nuances of the regulation. Always refer to the official text for authoritative information.