Per diem rates We establish the per diem rates that federal agencies use to reimburse their employees for lodging and meals and incidental expenses incurred while on official travel within the continental United States. A standard rate applies to most of CONUS. Individual rates apply to about 300 non-standard areas. Most NSAs are a key city/primary destination and the surrounding county. Rates ...
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CONUS = The 48 Contiguous States and the District of Columbia or "the lower 48, as they're affectionately known to the Alaskans." OCONUS = Outside Continental United States Overseas = Any country or place beyond the CONUS. Alaska, Hawaii and the U.S. territories are sometimes considered overseas depending on the context. Some folks may use the terms OCONUS and Overseas interchangeably but the ...
CONUS and OCONUS Per Diem Per Diem Per diem is a set allowance for lodging, meal and incidental costs incurred while on official government travel. Calculation of travel per diem rates within the Federal government is a shared responsibility of the General Services Administration (GSA), the Department of State (DoS), and the Defense Travel Management Office (DTMO). DTMO publishes revised per ...
Understanding the differences between CONUS and OCONUS moves, including allowances and benefits, ensures a smooth transition.
CONUS is an acronym for “contiguous United States,” which includes the 48 US states on the continent of North America (that are south of Canada) including the District of Columbia. OCONUS is an acronym for outside the contiguous United States, which includes Alaska, Hawaii, and US territories and possessions, such as Puerto Rico.