They’re not what you might think. The bills are sent directly to the cardholder, not the Federal government. And the cards are very limited in what they can be used for, generally only transportation, meals, and lodging. The card will be rejected if the holder tries to use it for other purposes. I do not believe, but am not sure, that the credit card issued has any recourse against the Federal government if the holder does not pay the bill.
(I have had my government card rejected more than once for lodging at union facilities during official USCG meetings as the facility does not show as a lodging and/or meals provider with the issuing bank).
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