VA's program, called HomeExpress, also is based on the principles of reinvention. In addition to adopting approaches similar to the Army's and Customs' programs, VA communicates with Cendant Mobility via the Internet. To solve this problem, Information Systems Management director Ray Stolhand and his team developed the Travel and Miscellaneous Reimbursement system. The paperless, automated system streamlines and consolidates the tasks involved in getting reimbursements, including data entry, approval and payment tracking. The team plans to market the system to other agencies as well.
Travelers can get into the system from anywhere they have Internet access.
Al Fleumer of Fort Leavenworth. The new contract is designed to simplify transactions and save on administrative costs while offering agencies a wider range of tools to get travel business done. The new contract also will allow the government to capture additional financial data, streamline processes and improve accountability. Folks at this facility developed software, called OffSite, that aids in conference planning. Tests on the software have yielded 25 percent to 40 percent savings on training events and conferences.