State of Connecticut Office of the State Comptroller MEMORANDUM NO. 2000-03
STATE OF CONNECTICUT
NANCY WYMAN
COMPTROLLER
OFFICE OF
THE STATE COMPTROLLER 55 ELM STREET
HARTFORD, CONNECTICUT 06106-1775
MARK OJAKIAN
DEPUTY COMPTROLLER
MEMORANDUM NO. 2000-03
January 10, 2000
TO THE HEADS OF ALL STATE AGENCIES
Attention:
Chief Administrative and Fiscal Officers, Business Managers, and
Payroll and Personnel Officers
Subject:
Increase in GSA Mileage Reimbursement Rate
I. GSA Mileage Rate Increased To 32.5 Cents Per Mile
According to the Federal Register dated January 7, 2000, the General Services
Administration (GSA) of the Federal Government is increasing the reimbursement rate from
31 cents to 32.5 cents per mile for use of privately-owned automobiles when authorized as
advantageous to the Government. This change to the Federal Travel rates is
effective for travel performed on or after January 14, 2000.
II. Impact on State Mileage Reimbursement Rates
The "mileage reimbursement rate" under many State collective bargaining unit
agreements is subject to upward adjustment within 30 days of the revision to the FederalGSA rate. Agencies should refer to the applicable collective bargaining agreements
for details.
This means if an employee travels on or after January 14, 2000 the GSA reimbursement
rate per mile is 32.5 cents. This adjustment must be made within 30 days (before February
13, 2000). Agencies should adhere to established payment procedures.
The above provisions do not necessarily apply to Managerial and Confidential employees.
For Managers and Confidential employees: "Mileage reimbursement will be at the
prevailing rate authorized by the Commissioner of Administrative Services with the
approval of the Secretary of the Office of Policy and Management." The Department of
Administrative Services will notify agencies when the managerial and confidential rate is
changed.
Managerial employees governed by the Boards of Higher Education will be notified by
their respective boards.
III. Questions
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