Chapter 2 – Fiscal Management

22070.3 Damaged Personal Property

• CDCRCalifornia Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation is authorized to pay for the repair or replacement of damaged personal property worn or used by an employee in the course of employment. An inventory of all personal property used on the job must be approved by the employee’s supervisor prior to the loss. CDCRCalifornia Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation shall decide between reimbursement for repair or replacement; the employee’s preference shall be considered in this decision. Personal property eligible for reimbursement may include:

  • Eye glasses

  • Dentures

  • Watches

  • Hearing aids

  • Clothing

  • Uniforms

  • Uniform items

• Personal property brought to the work place, which is not required for employment, shall not be considered a responsibility of CDCRCalifornia Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation or the State. Personal property ineligible to be repaired or replaced may include:

  • Clocks

  • Radios

  • Calculators

  • Desk sets

  • Pictures

  • Jewelry (other than watches)

  • Sunglasses

• Damage that is incurred as a result of normal wear in the course of employment is not compensable by the State.