126.503 Control of nonessential travel expenses. - Ohio Statutes

126.503 Control of nonessential travel expenses.

All state agencies shall control nonessential travel expenses by doing all of the following:

(A) Complying with any travel directives issued by the director of budget and management;

(B) Using, when possible, the online travel authorization and expense reimbursement process;

(C) Conducting meetings, whenever possible and in compliance with section 121.22 of the Revised Code, using conference calls, teleconferences, webinars, or other technology tools;

(D)Using fleet vehicles for official state travel whenever possible; and

(E) Following restrictions set by the department of administrative services regarding mileage reimbursement pursuant to section 125.832 of the Revised Code.

The director of budget and management shall not reimburse any state agency employee for unauthorized travel expenses.

Added by 128th General Assembly File No. 9, HB 1, § 101.01, eff. 10/16/2009.