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8, Use of County Vehicles <br /> See Department of Public Works Vehicle Use Policy <br /> 9.Allowable Expenses <br /> a. Overnight Travel <br /> (1)Transportation <br /> Personal Vehicle - Transportation shall be by the most direct route, A traveler may <br /> elect to use a personal vehicle in lieu of coach class air, though living expenses will <br /> be reimbursed only for the period required based on airplane travel time, unless the <br /> use of the employee's personal vehicle is for the convenience of the County, <br /> Reimbursement for use of a personal vehicle is at the prevailing non-taxable rate per <br /> mile allowed by the IRS, or air coach rate, whichever is less, The Financial Services <br /> Department shall adjust the mileage rate when it receives notification of a mileage <br /> rate change to be effective at the later of the beginning of the subsequent month or <br /> whenever the new rate is effective. <br /> Air Travel - It is the traveler's responsibility to acquire the best air travel rate <br /> available, When a traveler can show a net savings on a airline ticket by extending <br /> travel (i.e, over a Saturday night) it is recommended that the traveler take advantage <br /> of this savings, However, the additional hotel room and meal costs should be taken <br /> into consideration when computing this net savings, <br /> Requests for reimbursements should be made using the Travel and Expense <br /> Statement. All applicable paid receipts should be attached to ensure reimbursement. <br /> Rental Car-With prior written authorization from the County Manager,the cost of <br /> renting an automobile will be allowed if it is determined that no other mode of <br /> transportation is as economical or practical, For reimbursement, a validated paid <br /> receipt must be attached to the traveler's Travel a.nd :Expense Statement. When <br /> renting vehicles,the traveler should not purchase any additional insurance (collision, <br /> theft, vandalism, etc,), Any accidents or damages to a rental car, other vehicles, <br /> persons or properties, caused by rental vehicle operated by a County traveler is <br /> covered under the County's insurance program. <br /> Other Expenses-Bus,taxi and subway fares are additional allowable expenses, <br /> Traffic Violations - Traffic violations such as, but not limited to, parking and <br /> speeding tickets are the responsibility of the traveler and will not be reimbursed. <br /> (2) Lodging <br /> Lodging expenses will be reimbursed at the actual cost of the room,provided; <br /> -The lodging is reasonably priced in relation to the area. <br /> -The traveler takes advantage of special convention or negotiated rates. <br /> ORANGE COUNTY TRAVEL POLICY Page 3 of 5 <br />