Heaven knows who keeps them all, he says. Many travelers have experienced the frustration of trying to get state taxes taken off a hotel bill. And many cite what they call a penny-pinching mentality. In some locations, reports Federal Aviation Administration employee David Downey, getting a room at the per diem rate is impossible, so he has to pay more and then request reimbursement for the difference. Not a very frugal use of taxpayer dollars.
Inconvenience is another common complaint.
This petty mentality is not very cost-effective at all times, says a Veterans Affairs Department employee. All in all it is very frustrating. Bring on the video-teleconferencing. Some federal workers feel it s worth the money to create a private-sector travel experience for themselves. He lets his staff and co-workers know where he is and that the government isn t footing the bill.