HPM 11.1

Question 1

Who has the authority to approve out-of-state travel and related expenses?

Answer 1

The Deputy Commissioner

2-5 / 3(a)

Question 2

In the event CalATERS Global is unavailable, how shall employees request travel advances?

Answer 2

CHP 87 Travel Advance Request

2-8 / 4(a)

Question 3

Employees shall not request advances when the estimated expenses are less than ____

Answer 3

$25

2-8 /5(b)

Question 4

Travel advances shall be placed no later than ________ prior to the first day of travel, or no earlier than __________ prior to the first day of travel.

Answer 4

2 business days / 2 weeks

2-8 / 5(c)

Question 5

Following travel, in which a travel advance was made, how much time does an employee have before they shall clear the travel advance?

Answer 5

No later than 10 calendar days

2-8 / 5(e)

Question 6

What form is used to activate/inactivate or modify an existing CalATERS account?
Who is this completed form sent to?

Answer 6

CHP 168 / Fiscal Management Section (FMS) TSU

Question 7

Travel expenses incurred by a state employee for any type of interview _________.

Answer 7

Are not reimbursable

Question 8

Prior to approving expense claims supervisors shall ensure:

Answer 8

1: Claimed amounts are consistent with the current rates published on the CHP Intranet site
2: Exceptions to standard policy are justified in the “Notes” section of the expense claim.
3: Required receipts have been furnished by the employee and accompany the CalATERS Global transmittal page.
4: The CalATERS Global transmittal page and supporting documents are submitted promptly to FMS, TSU for processing.

Question 9

Who has the authority to approve a request for use of a rental vehicle for use during approved travel?

Answer 9

The appropriate Division Chief or Commissioner