Section 2800.230  Government Charge Cards

a)         Agencies are encouraged to establish a Government Charge Card travel expense payment system in accordance with the agreement negotiated by the Governor's Travel Control Board.

b)         An employee who direct bills State travel expenses at least four (4) times per year should be issued a Government Charge Card.

c)         The Government Charge Card may only be used for business related travel expenses, specifically transportation, lodging, meals, and other expenses considered reimbursable under this Part or under the Rules of the Travel Regulation Council (80 Ill. Adm. Code 3000, Subparts C, D, E and F).  Reimbursements to the employee for charges paid for with the Government Charge Card may not exceed the amounts specified in the Reimbursement Schedule (found in the rules of the Travel Regulation Council).

d)         Agencies are responsible for monitoring the travel expense payment system to ensure compliance with this Part and the rules of the Council and the terms of the agreement.  Misuse or abuse of the Government Charge Card may result in disciplinary action.

(Source:  Amended at 19 Ill. Reg. 36, effective January 1, 1995)