Section 25-3-41, Mississippi Code of 1972, establishes guidelines for travel reimbursement of officers and employees of the State of Mississippi, or any department, agency institution, board or commission thereof. It also provides that the F iscal Management Board shall publish rules and regulations which accomplish savings for all expenses authorized under the section.

Penalty for Fraudulent Claim
In accordance with the Mississippi Code of 1972, Section 25-3-45, anyone who knowingly and willfully violates any provisions of the law, is guilty of a misdemeanor. The penalty for conviction is loss of job or position held, a fine of not more than $250.00, and civil liability for the full amount of the expenses illegally received, allowed, or approved. The person receiving the reimbursement is also liable whether the violation was willful or not.

One State Employee should not claim expenses for another State Employee.

Personal Expenses
The University will not pay expenses resulting from unofficial stop-overs, side trips, personal telephone charges, or any other items of a personal nature.