According to IRS regulations, an assignment expected to last less than one year will usually be treated as temporary. ORSP will also determine whether it is in the best interest of the sponsored project or RF to change the employee s official station to the address of the destination office to which the traveler is assigned. ORSP reserves the right to authorize if an employee will be reimbursed for expenses incurred when returning home on weekends or holidays. Reimbursement is limited to the amount the employee would have received had he or she remained in the field. Foreign Travel Travelers should review sponsor regulations, award terms, and conditions prior to traveling out of the United States.
Many sponsors have different requirements for foreign travel.
These programs may have special requirements in addition to those imposed by the sponsor and the general award terms and conditions. For foreign travel, travelers should contact Michele in ORSP to assure compliance with sponsor guidelines. All air travel on federally funded projects must comply with the Fly America Act. If a traveler plans to rent a vehicle while in a foreign territory, the Office of General Counsel and Secretary should be notified beforehand. Canada Canadian travel may be considered domestic or foreign travel by various sponsors and should be categorized accordingly for payment purposes.