Federal employees can breathe a little easier when on official work travel in fiscal year (FY) 2016. That’s because they will see some small increases in the FY16 Per Diem rates. This does not necessarily mean drive-thru dining will become a thing of the past while on Temporary Duty (TDY), but what it does mean is that Federal employees will enjoy a slightly higher than standard Per Diem rate in roughly 400 counties throughout the Continental United States (CONUS).