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How your per diem is calculated
The U.S. Department of State uses “Agency Method #2 Partial Flat Rate Method Option A” (DSSR 252.3) to estimate your per diem:
First 30 days:
Employee CONUS rate x 100%
Family Members 12 and older CONUS rate x 75%
Family Members under 12 CONUS rate x 50%
Second 30 days (and days 61 through 120 if approved):
Employee CONUS rate x 75%
Family Members 12 and older CONUS rate x 50%
Family Members under 12 CONUS rate x 40%
Visit the U.S. Department of State FAQ page to learn more:
What is HSTA?
* The Home Service Transfer Allowance (HSTA) is for those returning to the United States after an overseas assignment and who have subsequently committed to at least 12 months of government service; thus, it is not for retirees or those planning to separate from the Foreign Service.
* HSTA consists of five components: Misc Expense, Wardrobe, Predeparture Subsistence Expense (PDSE)/”Subsistence Expense Portion,” Lease Penalty, and Pet Shipment/Quarantine. TDY Rentals utilizes the Predeparture Subsistence Expense (PDSE), or what’s identified as Temporary Quarters Subsistence Expenses (TQSE).
* The purpose of HSTA is to help defray employee’s costs when they transfer from a foreign post to a post in the United States.
* The allowance is in recognition that employees are waiting for the government to deliver their Household Effects (HHE) need time to find housing since it’s not assigned like it is overseas.
How TDY Rentals Can Help You
*We find commercial lodging for you ANYWHERE in the USA.
*We provide brand-new furnishings to personalize temporary home (within your per diem).
*We liquidate those furnishings at the end of your stay but provide the opportunity to purchase them at 75% off! A great opportunity to set up your new home!
*We provide DOS-structured leases/invoices for easy reimbursement.
