301-74.3—What must we do to determine which conference expenditures result in the greatest advantage to the Government?

To determine conference expenditures, you must:

(a) Assure there is appropriate management oversight of the conference planning process;

(b) Always do cost comparisons of the size, scope, and location of the proposed conference;

(d) Consider alternatives to a conference, e.g., teleconferencing; and

(e) Maintain written documentation of the alternatives considered and the selection rationale used.

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