I.  PURPOSE
 

To establish Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health (DMH) policy and procedure for adequate and efficient internal controls over the issuance and safekeeping of Transit Access Pass (TAP) cards for Bus and Metro Lines.
 

II. DEFINITIONS
 

There are no definitions associated with this policy. 
 

III.  POLICY
 

DMH issues TAP cards to indigent clients to support their transportation needs. TAP cards may be issued on an emergency basis as authorized by clinic managers, case managers, or their designees. TAP cards may also be issued to DMH employees for official County business, as approved by the employee's supervisor and manager.

TAP cards must be safeguarded and accounted for as they are negotiable, portable assets.
 

IV.  PROCEDURES
 

Procedures - Issuance and Safekeeping of Transit Access Pass Cards
 

V.  AUTHORITY
 

DMH Administrative Directive
 

VI.  ATTACHMENTS