0765 ADMINISTRATION OF OUT-OF-STATE TRAVEL
(Revised 9/07)
Departmental Use of STD. 257 When Blanket Has Been Approved
Trips that are included in the approved STD. 260 and travel plan may be taken upon departmental approval. STD. 257 may be used internally for departmental control purposes for such trips but should not be sent to the Agency Secretary, Department of Finance, the Governor's Office, or the State Controller's Office.
Trip Substitution
A trip qualifies as a substitute for an approved trip on the blanket approval if it meets all of the following criteria:
- The purpose of the trip remains the same or is of a higher priority.
- The expected benefit of the trip is the same or more valuable than the original trip.
The following characteristics of a trip may be changed, without additional approval:
- The person making the trip.
- The trip itinerary unless the change results in the trip becoming reportable under SAM Section 0763.
- The dates of the trip.
- The cost or funding source.
