Tag: General Services Administration

GSA Chastened Over ‘Lavish’ Conference Expenses

By Dan Macy Apr 5, 2012 Benefits and Compensation

Updated: Apr 5, 2012

Federal offices have to follow federal travel guidelines, and federal rates form the basis of tax treatment of private sector business travel reimbursements as well. But what happens when the federal government agency that develops travel policy goes astray from its own guidelines? The report by GSA Inspector General (IG) Brian D. Miller said that […]

News Notes: Federal Employees Discouraged From Using Cell Phones While Driving

By HR Daily Advisor Staff Apr 1, 2002 HR Management & Compliance

Updated: May 18, 2015

The U.S. General Services Administration has asked federal agencies to discourage employees from using handheld wireless phones while driving government vehicles. Citing pending legislation around the nation to regulate the use of cell phones while driving, the GSA stated that the government should assume a leadership role in promoting cell phone safety by its employees. […]