CFR > Title 41 - Public Contracts and Property Management > SUBTITLE F—Federal Travel Regulation System > CHAPTER 301—TEMPORARY DUTY (TDY) TRAVEL ALLOWANCES (parts 301-1 to 301-76) > SUBCHAPTER D—AGENCY RESPONSIBILITIES (parts 301-70 to 301-76) > PART 301-71—AGENCY TRAVEL ACCOUNTABILITY REQUIREMENTS > SUBPART C—Travel Claims for Reimbursement (§301-71.200 to §301-71.214) > 301-71.202—May we pay a claim when an employee does not include a copy of the corresponding authorization?

301-71.202—May we pay a claim when an employee does not include a copy of the corresponding authorization?

Yes, as long as the travel claim was signed by the approving/authorizing official, except for the following, which require advance authorization:
(a) Use of reduced fares for group or charter arrangements;
(b) Payment of a reduced rate of per diem for subsistence expenses;
(c) Acceptance of payment from a non-Federal source for travel expenses; and
(d) Travel expenses related to attendance at a conference.