4099. DEFINITIONS

4099 DEFINITIONS 4099.1 When used in this chapter, the following words and phrases shall have the meanings ascribed: Agency – the Office of the Attorney General for the District of Columbia, Incidental expenses – fees and tips given to porters, baggage carriers, bellhops, hotel maids and others. Incidental expenses do not include the cost of alcoholic beverages, tobacco, movie rentals, entertainment, or other expenses of a personal nature that are not related to the official business of the OAG and/or District. Local travel – travel to a location that is less than fifty (50) miles from the John A. Wilson Building. Lodging – a hotel, motel, inn, guest house, or other establishment that provides lodging to transient guests for overnight sleeping facilities. Meal expenses – expenses for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and related tips and taxes. Alcoholic beverages and all entertainment expenses are specifically excluded from meal expenses. Mileage rate – the reimbursable rate for the authorized use of an employee’s personal vehicle for travel for official government business as determined by the General Services Administration (see www.gsa.gov for current rates). OAG – the Office of the Attorney General for the District of Columbia OAG headquarters – the Office of the Attorney General for the District of Columbia headquarters, located at 400 6th Street, N.W., or any successor location. Per diem allowance – a set daily payment provided to an employee, instead of actual expenses, for reimbursement for meals and related incidental expenses. A per diem allowance is separate from lodging expenses, transportation expenses, and miscellaneous expenses. SOURCE: Final Rulemaking published at 73 DCR 010818 (July 31, 2026). District of Columbia Municipal Regulations Office of the Attorney General Personnel 6-C DCMR § 4099