How to Record Fly America Act Violations
Reclassifies travel expenses as unallowable when a contractor fails to use a U.S. flag air carrier without a valid exception per the Fly America Act.
| Account Name | Type | Debit ($) | Credit ($) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unallowable Travel Expenses | Debit | 3,200.00 | - |
| Direct Contract Travel Costs | Credit | - | 3,200.00 |
💡 Accountant's Note
FAR 31.205-46 requires the use of U.S. flag carriers. If a non-compliant flight is taken, the full cost must be moved to an unallowable (non-reimbursable) account.
Practitioner & Systems Framework
💻 ERP Architecture
Set up a specific unallowable object code for Fly America Act violations to simplify ICE submission.
⚠️ Audit Flags
Foreign travel vouchers lacking 'Open Skies' or 'No U.S. carrier available' certificates.
📄 Required Documentation
Travel itinerary, ticket receipts, and the Fly America Act Waiver Checklist if an exception was attempted.
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