West Virginia University Policy
Division of Administration and Finance
WVU-CO-2
BUSINESS USE OF PERSONAL VEHICLES POLICY
PURPOSE
The purpose of this policy is to inform University employees that reimbursement is required for business use of personal vehicles.
SCOPE
This policy applies to all University employees, including those on the regional campuses.
POLICY
When a vehicle is unavailable from the Motor Pool, employees may find it necessary to use their personal vehicle to conduct University business. Personal vehicle use must be authorized by the supervisor and employees must be reimbursed based upon the applicable mileage rate. This rate can be found in the WV Travel Regulations. A component of the mileage rate is reimbursement for miscellaneous maintenance and insurance costs for the personal vehicle, therefore all automobile insurance is the responsibility of the employee.
PROCEDURE
Procedure development rests with the Controller’s Office – Tax Accounting, in cooperation with Travel Management.
RESPONSIBILITY FOR IMPLEMENTATION
All employees are responsible for providing full support of this policy. It is the responsibility of the Dean or Director to implement and maintain this policy within their college, department, or unit. The Controller’s Office, at 293-4002 or P.O. Box 6001, is available to answer questions or provide additional information regarding this policy.
RESPONSIBILITY FOR INTERPRETATION
The responsibility for interpretation of this policy rests with the Controller, West Virginia University.
Effective Date: September 10, 1998
Approved By: Scott C. Kelley, Vice President