[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: 41CFR301-71.100] [Page 86] TITLE 41--PUBLIC CONTRACTS AND PROPERTY MANAGEMENT CHAPTER 301--TEMPORARY DUTY (TDY) TRAVEL ALLOWANCES PART 301-71_AGENCY TRAVEL ACCOUNTABILITY REQUIREMENTS--Table of Contents Subpart B_Travel Authorization Sec. 301-71.100 What is the purpose of the travel authorization process? The purpose is to: (a) Provide the employee information regarding what expenses you will pay; (b) Provide travel service vendors with necessary documentation for the use of travel programs; (c) Provide financial information necessary for budgetary planning; and (d) Identify purpose of travel.