Can non-PAS appointees attend political functions while on official travel?
Yes, but only during non-duty hours and provided that there is no real or apparent use of Government travel for political purposes. Attendance at a political function during normal duty hours while on travel may only take place if you are in an annual leave status and have received prior written approval from your supervisor, or if you are performing official duties for a PAS appointee attending the function. May I piggyback personal travel onto an official trip? Yes, with five caveats: • The above guidance on annual leave applies, if you are subject to leave accounting. • You may not use the government travel charge card to pay for any personal travel. • The official portion of the trip must be scheduled and routed as the most direct and advantageous to the Government. You may not take circuitous or indirect routes at Government expense to benefit yourself. • You may not use Government rates, discounts or services unless the vendor extends the same privilege to all Federal employees o
