Regulation & law · 26/04/2006Updated: 10/17/2026 · 1 min read

GSA Amends Federal Travel Regulation to Reimburse Employees with Special Needs for Attendant Services

Summary

The General Services Administration (GSA) has updated the Federal Travel Regulation (FTR) to clarify reimbursement authority for employees with special needs, allowing agencies to cover expenses for attendant services while on official travel, as mandated by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.

Original source language: Federal Register — General Services AdministrationOpen original release →

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