Two-Day Per Diem Rule

The Per Diem, Travel and Transportation Allowance Committee requested further explanation of the bases for Comptroller General decisions with regard to the 2-day per diem rule. These rulings held that up to but not including 2 days' per diem may be paid to enable an employee to travel during regular duty hours. This rule is intended to preclude delays in initiation or continuation of travel over weekends or over the 2 consecutive days that an employee is otherwise scheduled not to be on duty.