S.C. Code Regs. § 19-101.19 - Advances for Travel Expenses

Travel expense advances may be made subject to the following:

A. No travel advance shall be made to an employee for travel within the State without specific approval of the Budget and Control Board.

B. No travel advance shall be made for more than 80% of the estimated amount of the total travel expense, excluding airline transportation.

C. No advance shall be made in instances where 80% of the estimated travel expense does not exceed $250.

D. The agency, department or institution making advances shall keep such records of advances made in accordance with rules prescribed by the Comptroller General. If the Comptroller General shall furnish to the Budget and Control Board a statement that any agency has failed to keep proper records of travel advances, the Budget and Control Board may withdraw the privilege of that agency for making travel advances.

E. The Comptroller General may require that requests for travel advances must be submitted not later than seven (7) business days prior to the beginning of the trip for which the advance is requested.

F. When the travel assignment is completed, a voucher payable to the traveler shall be prepared for the total amount of allowable expenses incurred and paid. The traveler must then repay the cash advance when the voucher is processed for payment and the check issued to the traveler.

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S.C. Code Regs. § 19-101.19