Certify Makes Government T&E Reporting Easy

Governments can often be the largest proponent of digital financial services, providing a reliable example for the private sector of the benefits of automated tools and acting as a powerful incentive for businesses to go paperless.

But for the providers of these services, it is an ongoing challenge to ensure that their tools adhere to and comply with government regulations if they are to be used by government officials.

As North America’s second-largest travel and expense management software provider, Certify has released a new tool that integrates right into government T&E management practices. In a Tuesday (June 9) announcement, Certify unleashed new GSA per diem services to its T&E Software-as-a-Service offering.

According to Certify, the tool can configure to the most up-to-date per diem rates as set by the U.S. General Services Administration, meaning that the GSA per diem services product can be used by government contractors that need to comply with GSA reimbursement regulations when filing an expense report.

These per diem rates cap how much federal employees and contractors can spend while on official travel, according to reports, and are set each year. Certify configures to these rates to automatically calculate the maximum allowance for government workers to file for reimbursement. The solution also automatically accounts for outlying variables like incidental expenses or meal combinations, Certify added.

According to Certify president and CEO Robert Neveu, the GSA per diem tool is a response to rising demand for a T&E service that aligns with government requirements. “Our customers have been asking for a tool to help manage GSA per diems,” he said, “and we’re thrilled to be able to deliver a turnkey solution that fits perfectly with Certify. Whether by choice or as a government agency or contractor, navigating the requirements for GSA per diems and reimbursement is anything but simple.”

The government-ready service also includes features to facilitate the expense reporting process, including customizable output options and analysis for travel managers to better manage spending.