Tuesday, September 1, 2009

DSHS Travel Policy Changes - Your Comments Needed Now

A demand to bargain has been filed due to the potential impact of management changes to the DSHS Travel Policy. The following message sent on behalf of Karen Kegley DSHS/FSA prompted action by the union:

ATTENTION: Travelers and Approving Manag ers

Administrative Policy 19.10.06 has been updated with the following changes:


· The time period a Travel Advance can cover has been reduced from 90 days to 30 days.

· The amount of estimated travel expenses that can be paid with a Travel Advance has been reduced from 90% to 75%.

Please contact the Travel Helpdesk if any questions.
Traveldesk@dshs.wa.gov or 360-664-5545.

We have heard the changes to the policy were initiated to deal with an overpayment problem. The Demand To Bargain Meeting is scheduled in Tacoma on September 16th. This policy applies to all of DSHS so has wide impact. If you will be impacted by these changes, please provide your comments and concerns so that your representatives can present them well at the upcoming meeting. There is a comment box on this blog that can be used or you may contact Randy Lorello directly at 1-800-442-8618.

View old policy here:


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