Title 9 Part 140

L. 1967, chs. 86, 170; L. 1969, ch. 1126

Section 6-d of the State Finance Law, as added by chapter 1126 of the Laws of 1969, authorizes the reimbursement of certain expenses incurred by new technical, scientific, education, professional, or administrative appointees to a department or agency of the State in transporting themselves and their families and household effects to their new places of residence. It is the policy of the State that such reimbursement may be approved when, in the opinion of the Department of Civil Service, there exists in New York State a shortage of qualified candidates for the position to which the appointment would be made and when, in the opinion of the appointing officer concerned, providing for such reimbursement would improve the State's ability to consummate an appointment. It is not the policy of the State to reimburse such appointees for related expenses in relocation, such as selling and buying a house or renting temporary living quarters.

L. 1967, chs. 86, 170; L. 1969, ch. 1126

L. 1969, ch. 1126

The following appointees shall not be eligible for reimbursement of moving and travel expenses pursuant to this Part.

Nothing in these regulations shall prevent or prohibit the reimbursement of moving and travel expenses pursuant to section 6-b of the State Finance Law.

L. 1967, chs. 86, 170; L. 1969, ch. 1126

Reimbursement for relocation expenses shall not be granted if:

L. 1969, ch. 1126

Appointees eligible for reimbursement shall be reimbursed for actual and necessary moving and travel expenses incurred, in excess of $200, in an aggregate amount not in excess of $1,000, nor in excess of $600 for a move authorized and commenced prior to June 1, 1969 nor in excess of $800 for a move commenced on or after June 1, 1969 if the appointee's place of residence at the time of employment is within New York State, in accordance with the provisions of this section, provided that claim for such payment is made within one year of the effective date of appointment. Subject to the aforesaid dollar limits, an eligible appointee may be reimbursed for:

In order to obtain reimbursement for relocation expenses, an eligible appointee shall file for such reimbursement, through the appointing officer concerned, with the Department of Audit and Control on forms prescribed by the State Comptroller. Such forms shall be accompanied by a receipted copy of the bill of lading or freight bill issued by the carrier showing the charges collected; copies of the three competitive bids in the event that a certified carrier is not used; and a signed copy of an agreement executed by the appointee which provides for the repayment to the State for monies if the appointee resigns or voluntarily separates from his position within one year of the effective date of appointment.

In the event that an appointee resigns or voluntarily separates within one year of the effective date of appointment, the chief administrative officer concerned shall arrange to collect from the appointee monies for relocation expenses and transmit such monies to the State Treasurer in accordance with the provisions of section 121 of the Finance Law. When such monies cannot be collected by the chief administrative officer concerned, the claim shall be transferred to the Attorney-General who shall take whatever action is necessary to collect the monies advanced.

The restrictions and limitations of this Part may be waived by the Director of the Budget if he determines that such restrictions and limitations would result in an unusual and unavoidable hardship for the appointee.