No. 37523 (5-year Review): Rule R25-7. Travel-Related Reimbursements for State Employees

DAR File No.: 37523
Filed: 04/15/2013 12:04:11 PM

NOTICE OF REVIEW AND STATEMENT OF CONTINUATION

Concise explanation of the particular statutory provisions under which the rule is enacted and how these provisions authorize or require the rule:

This rule is enacted under the authority of Section 63A-3-107 which authorizes the Division of Finance to adopt rules governing in-state and out-of-state travel.

Summary of written comments received during and since the last five-year review of the rule from interested persons supporting or opposing the rule:

One comment was received on 06/02/2012, from Harriet R. McDonald, PhD. Her concern is that there should be more oversight and documentation for claimed reimbursable expenses.

Reasoned justification for continuation of the rule, including reasons why the agency disagrees with comments in opposition to the rule, if any:

A division review determined that this rule should be continued because it is required by statute. In response to Dr. McDonald's comments, the division feels that processing additional receipts creates an unnecessary administrative burden. The division also feels that requiring receipts may encourage employees to spend the maximum allowed.

The full text of this rule may be inspected, during regular business hours, at the Division of Administrative Rules, or at:

Administrative Services
Finance
Room 2110 STATE OFFICE BLDG
450 N STATE ST
SALT LAKE CITY, UT 84114-1201

Direct questions regarding this rule to:

• Richard Beckstead at the above address, by phone at 801-538-3100, by FAX at 801-538-3562, or by Internet E-mail at [e-mail]

Authorized by:

John Reidhead, Director

Effective:

04/15/2013

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