We conclude the employee violated state law by allowing other people to use the individual s travel pass privileges to ride the ferry at no cost. We also recommend the WSF advise the employee of state laws and regulations regarding the use of state resources for the benefit of self or others, and require the employee to attend ethics training. Responsibility and accountability for the appropriate use of state resources ultimately rests with the individual state officer and state employee, or with the state officer or state employee who authorizes such use. All passes will be subject to eligibility requirements and labor contract limitations. Application is required.
Information regarding spouse and dependents is given at the time of application.
Upon evidence of misuse or abuse, pass privileges may be suspended or permanently revoked. The coupon is presented to terminal personnel prior to boarding. Terminal personnel may request validation of either a pass or a coupon . . . WSF Human Resource Handbook. Upon receipt and review of any detailed information the State Auditor can supply us, WSF will conduct an internal investigation and hold an impartial hearing with the employee.