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Council reviews proposed meals and travel policy; staff to tighten OFM/GSA references and travel comparison requirements
Summary
Finance staff presented a draft meals and travel policy aligned to state auditor and Office of Financial Management guidance. Councilors asked for clearer instruction referencing OFM per‑diem charts, a more detailed Exhibit C and a worksheet/process to compare driving versus flying for cost reimbursement decisions.
City finance staff led a workshop on Aug. 5 to review a proposed municipal meals and travel policy designed to meet state auditor expectations and align with Office of Financial Management (OFM) and other guidance. The draft policy would establish per‑diem options, receipts‑based reimbursement and procedures for authorizing travel and related expenses.
Why it matters: The city currently lacked a comprehensive meals and travel policy; the state auditor’s office recommends written rules to reduce risk and ensure consistent treatment of out‑of‑town travel and meals. The draft is modeled on guidance from OFM and Municipal Research and Services Center…
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