Title
Payment regulation for gov't official travel
Law
Republic Act No. 3847
Decision Date
Apr 7, 1964
Regulating the Payment of Expenses of Government Officers and Employees on Official Travel" establishes guidelines for the payment of expenses incurred by government officers and employees during official travel within the Philippines, including per diems, transportation, and allowances, with specific rates based on salary and destination, and requires the submission of a detailed itinerary for approval.
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Travel Itinerary and Advance Payment

  • Before traveling, the officer/employee must prepare a detailed itinerary.
  • The itinerary must be submitted to and approved by the head of the concerned office or agency.
  • Upon approval, the officer/employee shall receive an advance payment for per diems, transportation, and allowances.
  • Adjustments are required if the itinerary is altered, the trip is cancelled, or cut short, with corresponding refunds or additional payments made.

Restriction on Length of Official Travel

  • No official travel exceeding thirty (30) days shall be allowed without the approval of the concerned Department.

Rulemaking Authority

  • The Auditor General is tasked with promulgating the necessary rules and regulations to implement the Act.

Repeal and Modification of Conflicting Laws

  • Provisions of Chapter 4 of the Administrative Code, specific subsections (7-1(17), (18), and (19)) of Commonwealth Act No. 246, and other inconsistent laws or executive orders are repealed or modified accordingly.

Effectivity

  • The Act takes effect immediately upon approval.

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