[ OCA CIRCULAR NO. 22-2009, February 26, 2009 ]

[ OCA CIRCULAR NO. 22-2009, February 26, 2009 ]

[ OCA CIRCULAR NO. 22-2009, February 26, 2009 ]

TO:

ALL, JUDGES AND LOWER COURT PERSONNEL

SUBJECT:

PERIOD TO FILE CLAIMS FOR REIMBURSEMENT OF EXPENSES INCURRED IN THE PERFORMANCE OF OFFICIAL FUNCTIONS

The attention of the Office of the Court Administrator has been called relative to the numerous claims for judicial incentive, additional expense allowance and reimbursement of other expenses (e. ;j,. traveling expenses) incurred by judges and court personnel in the performance of official functions filed after the lapse of a considerable length of time. Due to the Lime that has elapsed, problems arise as to where the reimbursement will be charged resulting in the deferment of payment of the claims.

To address the problem, it. is imperative lo prescribe a period within which to tile claims tor the reimbursement oi expenses incurred in the performance of official functions.

In this regard, beginning January 2009, all claims for reimbursement of expenses incurred in the performance of official functions shall be submitted low payment, within a period of one (1) year from the dale the expenses were incurred, with the correct and complete documentary requirements, otherwise, such claims will not be processed.

For strict compliance.

February__ 26 __,2009.

JOSE P. PEREZ

Court Administrator