Iowa Admin. Code r. 441-8.1

Current through Regsiter Vol. 46, No. 26, June 12, 2024

Rule 441-8.1 - [Effective until 7/17/2024] Authorization to reimburse

The department is authorized to expend moneys as reimbursement for replacement or repair of personal items of the department's employees damaged or destroyed by clients of the department during the employee's tour of duty. The following requirements shall apply for filing small claims with the employee's agency:

(1) Claimant shall provide the supervisor with a detailed written account of incident, and when possible include a name of a witness.

(2) Written reports shall be supplemented with vendor's estimate of repair or replacement cost when practical. Replacement items shall be of similar quality or cost.

(3) The supervisor shall review all reports and approve or deny the claim based on available information.

(4) Claims which are approved for payment shall be paid from the support allocation of the department and shall not exceed $300 per item.

(5) Vouchers submitted for payment of claims shall be supported with a vendor's invoice of claimant's receipt for expense.

This rule is intended to implement Iowa Code section 217.23.

Iowa Admin. Code r. 441-8.1

Amended by IAB June 15, 2022/Volume XLIV, Number 25, effective 8/1/2022