301-71.100—What is the purpose of the travel authorization process?
               		
               		
               	 	
               	 	
               	 	
               	 		
    
         The purpose is to:
    
    
        
        (a) 
         Provide the employee information regarding what expenses you will pay;
     
    
        
        (b) 
         Provide travel service vendors with necessary documentation for the use of travel programs;
     
    
        
        (c) 
         Provide financial information necessary for budgetary planning; and
     
    
        
        (d) 
         Identify purpose of travel.