41 CFR § 301-71.107 - When authorizing travel, what factors must the authorizing official consider?

The following factors must be considered:

(a) The need for the travel;

(b) The use of travel substitutes (e.g., mail, teleconferencing, etc.);

(c) The most cost effective routing and means of accomplishing travel; and

(d) The employee's travel plans, including plans to take leave in conjunction with travel.