Current through Register Vol. 54, No. 40, October 5, 2024
Section 4300.67 - Motor vehicles(a) The Department will participate in the purchase or lease of motor vehicles, and the operating costs of the vehicles. The Department encourages the utilization of general transportation resources.(b) The following guidelines apply in the purchase or lease of vehicles: (1) Counties/joinders are encouraged to minimize costs by purchasing vehicles under the act of July 9, 1971 (P.L. 201, No. 31) (71 P.S. § 633), which allows counties to take advantage of special prices given the Commonwealth by making purchases in cooperation with State purchases.(2) Where purchases or vehicles are not made through cooperative purchase, the purchase of motor vehicles shall be in accordance with the bidding and procurement requirements contained in § 4300.145 (relating to bidding and procurement).(3) The Department will participate in the cost of vehicles either through expensing or the amortization of loans for their purchase.(4) The personal use of motor vehicles is prohibited unless a procedure for pay-back is established and the employe reimburses the program for the use of the vehicle.(5) A daily log detailing the use of vehicles, as well as maintenance or service activities, shall be maintained.(6) Cost differentials between leasing and purchase of vehicles shall be explored and the most feasible economic alternative selected. Documentation showing the options that were explored shall be maintained. This section cited in 55 Pa. Code § 4300.41 (relating to applicability); and 55 Pa. Code § 4300.51 (relating to travel).