Direct Payments
Direct Payment to Commercial Transportation Company, a Credit Card Issuer or a Travel Agency

The supporting documentation for a payment for a transportation expense must include the same receipts, statements and other information (see Transportation) that would be required in the supporting documentation for the reimbursement of a state employee for that expense. If the payment is made before the transportation occurs, the supporting documentation must also include a statement that the payment was made in advance to obtain a lower rate.

When a state agency makes a direct payment to a commercial transportation company, a credit card issuer or a travel agency, the agency must use the same object code that would be used to reimburse a transportation expense to an employee.