March 8, 2001

FINANCIAL ADMINISTRATION MEMORANDUM NO. 2001-005 (II.G.1.)

To:       	Bureau Assistant Directors, Administration
          	Chief Executive Officer, National Business Center
          	Bureau Finance Officers
          	Finance Officer, Financial Management Services
		Director, Office of Acquisition and Property Management

From:     	Theodore Woronka /s/
		Deputy Director, Office of Financial Management

Subject: 	Mandatory Use of Travel Management System (TMS)

Attached is revised policy and guidance for dealing with the mandatory use 
of a Travel Management System for official travel.  It provides waivers from 
the requirement to use a TMS for making lodging accommodations for:

	o Pre-Arranged Lodging Accommodations 
	o Overseas Lodging Accommodations
	o Lodging Accommodations for Unplanned Travel
	o Lodging Accommodations at Establishments not covered by
	  the Hotel and Motel Fire Safety Act

Please note that the waivers from the mandatory use of a TMS apply only to 
lodging arrangements in the instances cited above.  Should you have 
questions or require additional information, please contact me on 
(202) 208-4701.
 
Attachments

Prior Financial Administration 
Memorandum on this Subject:

2000-30 (II.G.1) - dated December 18, 2000- cancelled