DI 39518.020 Meal Costs at an Employee's Official Duty Station -- Operating Policy
Payment Proper Under Certain Conditions
Payment for
Meals or comparable reimbursement is a proper charge to SSA if:
Working Overtime
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the meal tickets or reimbursement are provided for employees working OT
as a matter of law, regulation, or general practice in the State;
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the charge for meal costs is supported by a statement from the
administrative head of the agency or his or her designated representative;
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the statement authorizes the OT work; and
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the statement includes a reference to the applicable law, regulation, or evidence of State practice under which provisions for payments for
meals are made.
Attending Meetings
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the meals are part of a meeting;
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there is a specific provision in State law or published rules, regulations, or fiscal directives of the State for reimbursing
an employee for meals served at his or her official station;
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the employee is required to attend the meeting involving official business; and
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the charge for meals is supported by evidence of the official State law or published rule, regulation, or fiscal directive.