Travel

Policy

Travel costs and employee expenditures, while on official business for the College, will be paid and/or reimbursed in accordance with OFM regulations, as described in the College Travel Manual.  Management of travel is based on compliance with the following expectations:

All travel is to be conducted in a manner most economical and/or advantageous to the state; and all expenditures are directly work related and critical and necessary for state business.

It is the responsibility of college employees to be familiar with campus travel procedures, as outlined in the College Travel Manual before traveling or making travel arrangements.  All travel arrangements must be made in accordance with procedures described in the College Travel Manual.

Purpose

The purpose of this policy to define guidelines for the payment of legally authorized travel expenses according to travel management requirements and restrictions set forth by the State of Washington.

To Whom Does This Policy Apply

This policy applies to all persons employed by the College.

References

S.A.A.M. Chapter 10 – Travel

RCW 43.03 – Salaries and Expenses

College Travel Manual – http://online.tccnet.edu/forms/Travel-Manual-2002.doc

Definitions

None

Procedure

Travel procedures and required forms are described in detail and can be accessed at http://online.tccnet.edu/forms/Travel-Manual-2002.doc