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Commissioners update county employee travel and expense rules, add tip allowance
Barnstable County Commissioners · December 18, 2025
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Summary
County finance staff revised the employee expense reimbursement policy to add a tip reimbursement up to 15% of pretax meal charges, clarify P‑card use, align mileage to IRS rates and require preapproval when hotel rates exceed GSA amounts; the board approved the changes by voice vote.
Carol (finance staff) presented proposed updates to the county’s employee expense reimbursement policy. Key changes reviewed at the Dec. 17 meeting include:
• Tip reimbursement: a tip allowance was added, up to 15% of the pretax charge for…
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