All airfare paid by the state is considered official state travel, including consultants and recruits. Use of the contract travel agency for lodging reservations is required when the trip involves public carrier travel. If a public carrier is used, but circumstances prevent the use of the state contract travel agency, a waiver is required from the Department of Finance and Administration State Travel Branch Director. The rental car contracts for FY 2001 include unlimited mileage and free collision insurance. The option to purchase insurance should always be declined and will not be reimbursed.
All rentals require either a corporate or personal card.
Be prepared to show proper identification when picking up rental vehicle. When a travel authorization is approved and encumbered, your available budget is reduced by the amount indicated. If you have a trip that has been canceled, please forward the travel request to Katie Bradshaw with request to cancel the encumbrance.