It shall be the responsibility of every supervisor to consider all factors and alternatives to identify overall costs including rate comparisons, work time, and per diem expenses to determine the most economical and practical means of transportation for their personnel. Those employees who routinely travel to bordering states shall receive blanket authority for such travel. All employees must receive prior approval from their supervisor for in-state travel requiring full travel status.
Employees are in full travel status when state business requires overnight or longer stays.
Employees who are in daily travel status shall be assigned to a work location that most conveniently serves the interests and needs of the Department. Employees who wish to be accompanied by their spouse are subject to the limitations of this policy. No expenses of the spouse may be charged against the state. It is each supervisor's responsibility to insure proper control and compliance with this policy. Travel expense vouchers must be audited and reviewed for completeness, correctness, fiscal integrity, and initialed by the reviewer.