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Advisory Opinion 00-05

Advisory Opinion Subject Question(s) Cross Reference RCW/WAC Reference
00-05
  • Compensation for official duties or nonperformance; gifts; limitations on gifts
  • $100 Cash award
  1. Can a state employee accept a $100 cash award from the Western Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (WASHTO) for team excellence? Qualified No / See Opinion
  2. If a state employee cannot receive a $100 cash award for Team Excellence from WASHTO, can a state employee accept a $50 cash award from WASHTO for the same purpose? Yes / See Opinion
  3. Can the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) accept funds from WASHTO to use in a recognition program under RCW 41.60.150, where the agency determines eligibility and award criteria and provides the cash award? Qualified Yes / See Opinion
99-05 RCW 45.52.010
RCW 42.52.110
RCW 42.52.140
RCW 42.52.150