### Question
How does TRAVEL AND TRANSPORTATION ALLOWANCES define actual and necessary expenses?


### Answer
Under *37 U.S.C. § 451*, **actual and necessary expenses** is defined as:

> expenses incurred in fact by an authorized traveler as a reasonable consequence of official travel

#### Citation:
  - *37 U.S.C. § 451*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 8-TRAVEL AND TRANSPORTATION ALLOWANCES > SUBCHAPTER I-TRAVEL AND TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITIES&mdash;NEW LAW**

