9.01 Out of State Travel No expenses for out-of-state travel, including the use of state-owned cars, shall be reimbursed unless prior approval is given by the Appointing Authority and Cabinet Secretary (M.G.L., Chapter 30, §25B).
9.02 Economy of Travel Expenses In every case the means of transportation which is least expensive to the Commonwealth and which is in the interest of economy, with proper consideration to the circumstances, should be used. Railroads or busses are preferred to transportation by plane, taxi or privately-owned automobile. Commutation and reduced-rate round trip tickets shall be used when possible. The cost of transportation shall include fares less federal taxes. Pullman charges will not be reimbursable for distances less than 100 miles; when they are used, Pullman check or voucher shall be submitted. Reference should be made to the detailed procedures for cost-effective authorized travel as issued from time to time by the Secretary of Administration and Finance.
