State Reduces Mileage Reimbursement Rate
February 26, 2009
Please be advised that Secretary of Administration and Finance Leslie Kirwan is changing the employee mileage reimbursement rates effective February 22, 2009. Reimbursement will be reduced from 45 cents to 40 cents, in line with the significant reduction in gas prices.
Pursuant to M.G.L Chapter 30, Section 25, the Secretary of Administration and Finance has also changed the mileage reimbursement rate for managers and confidential employees covered by the Rules Governing Paid Leave and other Benefits (RED Book).
The new rates are posted at:
www.mass.gov/Ehrd/docs//policies/red_book/private_auto_reimb_rates_feb_09.doc
The current rates through February 21, 2009 are posted at:
www.mass.gov/Ehrd/docs/policies/red_book/private_auto_reimb_rates.doc
Any questions on the application of this change to bargaining unit members may be directed to Cheryl Malone, Assistant Director of Employee Relations, at (617) 878-9799. Questions about managers or confidential employees should be directed to Natalie Wadzinski of the HRD Policy unit at (617) 878-9710.