### Question
How is the term miscellaneous expenses defined?


### Answer
The term **miscellaneous expenses** is defined in *37 U.S.C. § 451* as the following:

> authorized expenses incurred in addition to authorized allowances during the performance of official travel by an authorized traveler

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

