June 11, 2026. In accordance with HR Manual section 2201- Travel and Relocation Policy, excess lodging rate requests are required if the requested lodging rate is more than the State rate. Typically, State employees who are required to travel for official State... Read MoreRead more about Excess Lodging Rate Requests and Annual Reports – Reminders

Mar 11, 2026. The Bay Area Commuter Benefits Program (Program) applies to all affected agencies and departments in the nine San Francisco Bay Area counties (Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, Napa, San Francisco, San Mateo, Santa Clara, Solano, and Sonoma).To comply with... Read MoreRead more about Bay Area Commuter Benefits Program – Notification, Record Keeping, and Annual Reporting Requirements for Affected Agencies/Departments

Feb.12, 2026. The State of California provides mass transit and vanpool incentives to all eligible state employees through the Mass Transit and Vanpool Commute Programs. The goal of the Programs is to reduce the number of vehicles on the road by encouraging employees... Read MoreRead more about Mass Transit and Vanpool Commute Program Policy – Annual Report Reminder for Non-CalATERS Departments

Jan. 23, 2026. Effective January 1, 2026, the following mileage reimbursement rates apply:The personal vehicle mileage reimbursement rate for all state employees is 72.5 cents per mile.The relocation/moving mileage reimbursement rate for all current state employees... Read MoreRead more about 2026 Updated Mileage Reimbursement Rates for Use of Personal Vehicle and Private Aircraft

Jan. 8, 2026. Through the Bicycle Commuter Program, the State of California voluntarily provides a taxable benefit to eligible state employees. The Program encourages employees to consider bicycle commuting as a means of active transportation.As a reminder, the HR... Read MoreRead more about Bicycle Commuter Program Policy – Annual Report Reminder for Non-CalATERS Departments