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Appeal Process

A state agency may appeal a Board of Finance per diem allowance when the allowance creates a hardship.

Step 1

Request placement on the agenda

Contact the Secretary of State's office before the Tuesday preceding the third Tuesday of the month to request placement on the Board's meeting agenda.

Written and signed request required

The appeal request must be in writing and signed by the requesting agency's department or office head.

Email the Board of Finance

Step 2

Board review and decision

After the request is placed on the agenda, the Board will hear the appeal during its meeting and vote on it. The agency will receive written confirmation of the Board's decision.

View Board meetings and agendas

Step 3

If the appeal is approved

Attach the written confirmation from the Board to the voucher when submitting the claim to the State Auditor for payment.