11.1 Administrative Procedures Flashcards
_______ authorizes the reimbursement of travel expenses in accordance with California Code of Regulations, Title 2, Administration; Division 1, Administrative Personnel; Chapter 3, Department of Human Resources; Subchapter 1, General Civil Service Rules; Article 2, Traveling Expenses.
(a) The California Department of Human Resources (CalHR)
(b) Area Commander
(c) Deputy Commissioner
(d) Field Commissioner
A. The California Department of Human Resources (CALHR)
________ shall have the authority to approve out-of-state travel, bordering state travel, and on departmental conference travel along with related expenses. Employees shall attach the approvals to the CalATERS Global transmittal page when claiming expenses.
(a) Area Commanders
(b) Division Commanders
(c) Deputy Commissioner
(d) Field Commissioner
C. Deputy Commissioner
Employees shall book all travel arrangements (airfare, hotel, vehicle rental, and rail), with the exception of short-term rentals, through ________________.
(a) Expedia
(b) The Concur Travel online reservation system (Concur, CalTravelStore or Airbnb)
(c) Southwest for Airfare and Enterprise for vehicle rental
(d) Organizational Development Section (ODS)
B. The concur travel online reservation system (Concur, CalTravelStore or Airbnb)
Use of any other reservation provider besides those advised in HPM 11.1 (i.e., Expedia, Travelocity, and Priceline) is_____
A. Recommended
B. Encouraged
C. Discouraged
D. Strictly Prohibited.
D. Strictly Prohibited.
Short-term allowance applies to travel of less than 24 hours, up to and including ____ days.
(a) 5
(b) 15
(c) 30
(d) 45
C.
Long Term Assignment: any assignment of ____days or more at a location other than HQ.
(a) 5
(b) 21
(c) 30
(d) 31
D. 31
True or False
Resident Posts may be considered an employee’s headquarters, in which case, the headquarters’ address would be the same as the address of the Resident Post.
True
If an employee’s headquarters is Bishop, California [CA], and part of the employee’s operating area is in Independence, CA, the employee _______ not claim per diem while attending court in Independence even though it is further than 50 miles from the employee’s headquarters .
(a) Shall
(b) Shall Not
(c) May
(d) May Not
B. Shall Not
Every employee ____ have an established headquarters.
A. Should
B. Shall
C. May
D. Must
B. Shall
Where the major portion of an employee’s working time is spent within a specifically assigned or limited geographical area, such as a patrol area or beat, where the same routes are traveled frequently and routinely on one-day trips, per diem expenses will not be allowed at any location within_____ from any point of this assigned area as determined by the normal commute distance.
A. 50 miles
B. 51 miles
C. 75 miles
D. 100 miles
A. 50 miles
How many business days prior shall an employee submit their request for travel advance prior to the first day of travel but no earlier than two weeks prior to the first day of travel?
(a) 2 Working Days
(b) 2 Business Days
(c) 10 Business Days
(d) 30 Working Days
(b) 2 Business Days
Only ____ and above can approve temporary monies (Travel advances) to cover travel expenses before the travel actually takes place (Per SAM 8116).
A. Sergeants
B. Lieutenants
C. Captains
D. Division Chiefs
A. Sergeants
Employees ____ request travel advances using CalATERS Global. If CalATERS Global is unavailable, then employees shall request travel advances using the CHP 87, Travel Advance Request.
A. Should
B. Shall
C. May
D. Must
B. Shall
Employees shall not request advances when the estimated expenses are less than:
(a) 10.00
(b) 25.00
(c) 250.00
(d) May Not
B. 25.00
Travel advances shall be submitted at least ____ business days before travel and no sooner than ___ weeks before travel.
(a) 2/2
(b) 1/2
(c) 3/4
(d) 2/4
A. 2 BUSINESS Days / 2 Weeks
To avoid losing eligibility for subsequent travel advances employees need to ensure they are showing proof of their travel within ____ calendar days by submitting claims or remitting balances.
(a) 2
(b) 5
(c) 7
(d) 10
(d) 10
True or False
In regards to travel advances, if a trip is cancelled, the check must be returned immediately.
True
State employees who incur expenses while on travel status can claim reimbursement using claim form ______.
(a) CHP 262
(b) CHP 82
(c) CalATERS
(d) SAM 8116
(c) CalATERS
Employees may submit expense claims using the CHP 262, Travel Expense Claim, instead of CalATERS Global, for all of the following (EXCEPT):
(a) Employees are stationed at a Resident Post or an office with no Internet connectivity.
(b) Internet connectivity issues exist due to power outages and/or other natural disasters.
(c) Employees are new to the Department and unable to gain access to CalATERS Global before being sent to training.
(d) Employees are anticipating an overtime check; however the supervisor is on vacation and unable to sign off the 415.
(e) Employees are requesting reimbursement of expenses associated with an approved relocation.
(f) Employees are requesting replenishment of confidential funds.
(g) Employees are requesting reimbursement of expenses associated with a broad scale deployment paid by an external entity or other circumstances when approved by the appropriate Commissioner.
(d) Employees are anticipating an overtime check; however the supervisor is on vacation and unable to sign off the 415.
Prepare a ___ travel claim for each trip that is funded by federal or special funds.
(a) Group
(b) Multiple
(c) Separate
(d) Quarterly
(c) Separate
“________” receipts are required when claiming reimbursements $25.00 or more for lodging, airline tickets, ground transportation, vehicle rentals, rentals, rental vehicle refueling, valid excess baggage fees, training expenses, professional dues, licenses and fees and for any item of expense over $25.00.
(a) Original
(b) Original or photocopies of original
(c) No
(d) Signed
(a) Original
The minimum distance for per diem expenses to be reimbursed is?
(a) 50 miles or less
(b) 100 miles or more
(c) 50 miles or more
(d) Any distance if its grant funded
(c) 50 miles or more
True or False
Per Diem is not allowed within 50 miles as determined by normal commute distance of employee’s headquarters. Per Diem is not allowed within 50 miles of employee’s residence.
True
Per diem shall not be allowed at any location within __ miles of an employee’s headquarters or primary dwelling.
(a) 50
(b) 100
(c) 150
(d) 400
(a) 50
Employees on travel for less than 24 hours may claim lodging expenses ___________.
(a) with a receipt (Breakfast and dinner, if applicable, and shall not claim lunch or incidentals)
(b) with a receipt (Breakfast, lunch and dinner; incidentals if necessary)
(c) without a receipt (Breakfast, lunch and dinner) if under $15.00
(d) without a receipt (Breakfast and dinner, if applicable, and shall not claim lunch)
(a) with a receipt (Breakfast and dinner, if applicable, and shall not claim lunch or incidentals)
True or False. **
Employees staying in a privately owned home not arranged through a short-term rental service, and other than their own residence, may claim actual meals and incidental expenses in accordance with rates outlined in MOU
False**
No incidentals
An officer may claim an overtime meal when the officer is required to work the total number of hours in their shift and at least ___ hours immediately before or after a regularly scheduled work day. The officer can claim an additional overtime meal for each additional ___ hour period. No more than ___ OT meals may be claimed for each 24 hours period.
a. 2, 4, 3
b. 2, 6, 3
c. 2, 6, 2
d. 3, 6, 4
b. 2, 6, 3
Represented employees may claim overtime meals when the employees are required to work the total number of hours in their regular shift and at least _____ hours immediately before or after a regularly scheduled work day and cannot be expected to return home for a meal per (CalHR 599.622[a] and the MOU).
(a) 2
(b) 3
(c) 4
(d) 6
(a) 2
True or False
For Overtime meals, employees shall not consider time taken for the meal, including travel to and from the eating establishment, as overtime.
True
True or False
Employees in a call-back situation, being paid for their time, may not claim an overtime meal unless the employees are actually performing work-related duties during the 5-hour period immediately following their shift.
True
To qualify for an overtime meal, employees must be required to report to work at least ___ hours prior to or remain at work ____ hours past their regularly scheduled work day, or a minimum of 10 hours on an RDO or holiday.
(a) 1
(b) 2
(c) 3
(d) 4
(b) 2
To get a second overtime meal, an employee must work an additional ____ hours?
(a) 3
(b) 5
(c) 6
(d) 7
(c) 6
Who shall determine the method of transportation that is in the best interest of the state?
(a) Employee
(b) Supervisor
(c) Captain
(d) 415 Clerk
(b) Supervisor
Employees shall purchase _______ airfare when available.
a) Refundable
(b) Lowest cost (i.e., Non- refundable
(b) Lowest cost (i.e., Non- refundable)
You are going on a trip to Disneyland with your family and don’t want to pay the high prices for a hotel near the theme park. You decide you want to book a room and take advantage of the “state rate” through Concur or the CalTravelStore. Is this type of travel ___? (answer on 2-18)
(a) Allowed
(b) Encouraged
(c) Prohibited
(d) Discouraged
(c) Prohibited
With prior approval from the appropriate ________ employees may use a rental vehicle when automobile travel is essential and a state vehicle is not available.
(a) Sergeant
(b) Captain
(c) Division chief
(d) Commissioner
(e) C or D
e) C or D
Is a Collision Damage waiver (re: automobile rental) is reimbursable?
No
Use of privately owned vehicles shall be restricted. Exceptions shall be justified in the “Notes” section of the expense claim. Employees may claim mileage when using their privately owned vehicles in the following instances (Except):
(a) Two or more employees sharing the ride.
(b) Intermediate stops that are not feasible by public transportation.
(c) Public carriers preclude timely arrival or departure.
(d) Transportation such as state cars, rental cars, or public transportation is not available at the point of destination.
(e) Employees must carry specialized tools, books, or other equipment that cannot be accommodated as baggage on a commercial airline.
(f) No contract airline flights from point A to B.
(g) Employee not satisfied with rental company or flight status.
(h) The nearest airport for departure is of sufficient distance from the employee’s headquarters or residence that it is not feasible or reasonable
(g) Employee not satisfied with rental company or flight status.
Prior to authorization for an employee to use privately owned vehicles on state business, Supervisors shall:
(a) record starting and ending mileage
(b) obtain commander approval
(c) ensure employees have a current STD 261 on file
(d) ensure the employees insurance is up to date and inspect the employee’s vehicle
(c) ensure employees have a current STD 261 on file
Employees ______ be reimbursed for mileage expenses for privately owned motorcycles.
(a) may
(b) shall not
(c) with Supervisor’s
(d) with Commander’s approval may
(b) shall not
True or False
When traveling for court, only mileage in excess of employee’s regular commute distance can be claimed if any part of appearance falls within regular work shift. Additionally, on a RDO or outside of regular work shift, mileage from home to court and court to home can be claimed.
True
Are travel expenses incurred by state employees for any type of interview are reimbursable.
No
Employees may claim one round trip to their residence for every _______ week/s of training while assigned to Academy training.
(a) 1
(b) 2
(c) 3
(d) 4
(c) 3
True or False
Employees attending the First-Line Supervisors’ Academy may claim one round-trip to their residence during the training, even if their training commences in the middle of the first week.
True
When employees report to the Academy for refresher training as a result of permissive reinstatement, the employee _____ claim travel-related expenses for their initial trip to the Academy.
A. Can
B. Cannot
C. May
D. May not
D. May not
Whenever permanent employees are required by any appointing power (the Commissioner) due to a change in assignment, promotion or other reason related to their duties, to change their place of residence, such employees ____ receive reimbursement of actual and necessary moving and relocation expenses incurred both before and after and by reason of such change of residence.
A. Shall
B. Will
C. Must
D. Can
A. Shall
Employees who qualify for relocation status may claim relocation per diem allowances for a maximum of _____ days, and only while actively searching for a new residence in their new headquarters.
(a) 15
(b) 30
(c) 45
(d) 60
(d) 60
Which of the following regarding relocation per diem allowances is not true:
(a) 60 day limit and only while engaged in actual search for new residence.
(b) Must sell house within three years of assignment.
(c) Household effects shall not include items for a for profit business.
(d) Storage-in-transit shall not exceed 60 calendar days.
(e) Minimum of 50 miles PLUS miles between old residence and old headquarters
(b) Must sell house within three years of assignment.
True or False
Moving and relocation expenses for any non-promotional and voluntary transfer which is primarily for the benefit of the employee will not be paid.
True
Are Discounted collision reports and photographs are available at headquarters offices?
No.
Sales of Photos or reports from HQ offices are not authorized.