Use the basic information section to enter per diem schedule information such as code, description, source, contents, and input requirements.
Screen Fields
Enter basic information about the per diem schedule such as code, description, source, contents, and input requirements.
| Field | Description |
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| Code
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Enter a 10-character, uppercase, alphanumeric per diem schedule code. Each code must be unique.
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| Description
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Enter up to 30 characters for a per diem schedule description. You should make descriptions as short as possible and properly capitalize them because they are used in drop-down lists and as column headings for reports and inquiries.
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| Active
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Select the
Active check box to make the per diem schedule active and available for use.
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| Source
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Use the
Source drop-down list to select the source of the per diem schedule. The valid values are:
- CONUS - Select this option to upload locations within the Continental United States
- OCONUS - Select this option to upload locations outside the Continental United States
- CONUS/OCONUS - Select this option to upload both within and outside Continental United States locations.
- User - If you select this option, you must enter all locations on the Schedule tab.
Note: The states of Alaska and Hawaii and U.S. territories are available in both the
CONUS and
OCONUS files. If you need a schedule that contains the 50 U.S. states but no foreign countries, choose the
CONUS source.
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| Contents
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Use the
Contents drop-down list to select the contents of the per diem schedule. The valid values are
Civilian,
Military, and
Both.
Note: U.S. military bases are included in the
Military selection.
If you import the per diem files, the per diem schedule is updated with location information when you click
Save.
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Input Requirements
Use these check boxes to indicate the information that the user is required to select when entering an expense report.
| Field | Description |
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| Country
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If you select the
Country check box, the user is required to select a country from the list of locations when entering an expense report.
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| State/Province
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If you select the
State/Province check box, the user is required to select a state/province from the list of locations when entering an expense report.
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| City
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If you select the
City check box, the user is required to select a city from the list of locations when entering an expense report.
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| County
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If you select the
County check box, the user is required to select a county from the list of locations when entering an expense report.
Note: If you select the
CONUS location for the per diem schedule, you do not need to select a country since all locations are in the United States.
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