STATEWIDE TRAVEL PROGRAM - 4117

The Statewide Travel Program (STP) administers all travel contracts for airfare, commercial car rentals, travel management services (travel agency), and travel payment services. Access to the aforementioned contracts is only available through STP.  

Travel contracts and services are for official business use only and may not be used for any personal (non-official business) arrangements or reservations. Any personal use could lead to civil penalties under Government Code section 8314(c).

State agencies must make all official business travel arrangements (airfare, hotel, commercial car rental and rail) through STP, with the exception of short-term rentals. Short-term rentals are defined as residential property that is rented to a visitor for fewer than 30 days through a centralized online platform whereby the rental is advertised and payments for the rental are securely processed through the service’s proprietary centralized online platform (such as Airbnb.com).

Comprehensive travel services are offered via the state’s authorized online self-booking tool, which is the primary means for booking travel, and/or call-in service through the state’s contracted travel agency. Travelers are required to include a copy of their STP travel itinerary when submitting a Travel Expense Claim (TEC), STD. 262, or through the state’s online travel reimbursement system.

When determining the mode of transportation, travelers shall use the method of travel that is in the best interest of the state, considering both direct expense and the employee’s time, including but not limited to taxi, transportation network company (such as Uber or Lyft), rail, bus, air, state fleet vehicle, commercial rental vehicle or privately-owned vehicle.

The STP website may be accessed at www.dgs.ca.gov/OFAM/Travel. STP can be contacted by email at StatewideTravelProgram@dgs.ca.gov or by phone at 916-376-3974.