3-05/050.10 - Authorized Expenses From the Special Appropriation Fund

The following expense categories are considered to be proper use of the Special Appropriation Fund:

Admissions

Expenses for purchasing entrance, membership, cover charges, etc., to clubs, shows, amusement houses, etc., for purposes of investigation or inspection.

Undercover Investigations

Expenses for setting up or conducting an undercover operation such as rent for a room, cost of telephone or utility installations, cost of food and/or beverages.

Purchases

Money spent for an item or services such as purchase of narcotics, purchase of contraband, purchase of stolen property.

Wagers

Money spent on wagers in furtherance of gambling investigations.

Informant/Witness

• Money given to an informant/witness for information; and/or
• Money spent for an informant/witness for housing or for personal needs, e.g., gasoline, food, phone calls, etc.

General Investigations

Approved expenses that are not covered by the above categories and are essential to the successful completion of an investigation.  This category may include expenses for travel, food, lodging, mileage, and parking.