STATE OF CONNECTICUT
NANCY WYMAN COMPTROLLER	OFFICE OF THE STATE COMPTROLLER 55 ELM STREET HARTFORD, CONNECTICUT 06106-1775	MARK OJAKIAN DEPUTY COMPTROLLER

MEMORANDUM NO. 2001-06

January 24, 2001

TO THE HEADS OF ALL STATE AGENCIES

I. GSA Mileage Rate Increased To 34.5 Cents Per Mile

According to the Federal Register dated January 22, 2001, the General Services Administration (GSA) of the Federal Government is increasing the reimbursement rate from 32.5 cents to 34.5 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 22, 2001.

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 Federal GSA rate. Agencies should refer to the applicable collective bargaining agreements for details.

 

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

Please direct questions or requests for assistance as follows:

 

Personnel Issues:  Agency Personnel Officer

 

Memorandum Interpretation:  Policy Services Division (860) 702-3440

NANCY WYMAN

STATE COMPTROLLER

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