- 6 - reimburse public defenders who purchase their own computer equipment. Deputy public defenders are entitled to reimbursement for computer equipment up to $500, assuming the cost of the computer exceeds $1,000. County employees, however, must request reimbursement for computer equipment under this policy. Petitioner deducted costs for telephone expenses for four telephone lines.3 Petitioner deducted costs associated with a telephone line located in his apartment which he used as a modem line. Petitioner sometimes used his modem as a fax modem. The public defender's office had a fax machine in 1992. Petitioner deducted costs associated with a telephone line located in an office petitioner rented. Petitioner also deducted costs of a telephone line located in petitioner's prior residence. Petitioner deducted $1,944.08 in meals and entertainment at restaurants located in Santa Clara County. Petitioner did not deduct expenses for any meals with clients. The meals whose costs he deducted were with petitioner's co-workers. Petitioner discussed business and personal matters at these meals. The county reimbursed its employees for all meals associated with county required travel, including educational training. Deputy public defenders must, however, submit requests for reimbursement for such meals to receive reimbursement. 3 Petitioner conceded that he is not entitled to any deductions with respect to one of the telephone lines which was located in his home.Page: Previous 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Next
Last modified: May 25, 2011