a) The cost of miscellaneous business related expenses incurred shall be allowed if reasonable. Examples of reimbursable expenses include:
- 1) Hire of room, exhibit space, set up, etc., for official business.
- 2) Laundry and dry cleaning if on travel status for at least 7 consecutive days.
- 3) Storage and handling of baggage.
4) Taxis, including reasonable tips.
- 5) Telephone calls on official business, including calls of 3 minutes or less to announce safe arrival or delay or change in plans.
6) Telephone calls to secure lodging.
- 7) Hotel internet charges when used for official business and Agency head approval is obtained.
- b) Examples of non-reimbursable expenses include:
- 1) Alcoholic beverages.
- 2) Coat check.
- 3) Entertainment.
- 4) Late checkout and room guarantee charges (unless special circumstances exist and Agency head approval is obtained).
- 5) Meals for other State employees or officers.
- 6) Parking tickets or other traffic tickets and charges associated with locksmith service.
- 7) Tips incurred beyond those specifically provided in this Part.
- 8) Transportation to procure meals, except as provided in Section 2900.60(a)(3).
(Source: Renumbered from Section 2900.40 and amended at 32 Ill. Reg. 4784, effective April 4, 2008)