Cost Principles – Travel Regulations

Franklin Turner and Cara Wulf take a close look at the Travel Costs cost principle, FAR 31.205-46, and examine the “dos” and “don’ts” of charging certain travel costs to the Federal government. They examine the regulations, DCAA guidance, and case law interpreting the cost principle. They also provide contractors with tips for ensuring that they maximize travel cost recovery without running afoul of allowability requirements.