[Code of Federal Regulations] [Title 41, Volume 4] [Revised as of July 1, 2004] From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access [CITE: 41CFR301-11.9] [Page 44] TITLE 41--PUBLIC CONTRACTS AND PROPERTY MANAGEMENT CHAPTER 301--TEMPORARY DUTY (TDY) TRAVEL ALLOWANCES PART 301-11_PER DIEM EXPENSES--Table of Contents Subpart A_General Rules Sec. 301-11.9 When does per diem or actual expense entitlement start/stop? Your per diem or actual expense entitlement starts on the day you depart your home, office, or other authorized point and ends on the day you return to your home, office or other authorized point.