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Human Resources Department

Staff Development and Wellness Allowance Program

Computer

Tax Treatment: Taxable
Applies to: Groups 1, 2 and 31

In support of professional growth, education, and hybrid work environments, the following are allowable under Technology.

Allowable Reimbursement Costs

  • Application, reference, and educational software
    Note: All application, reference, and educational software must be directly job related; Artificial Intelligence are allowable as long as the technology is approved by the County and listed on the Authorized Artificial Intelligence Technologies List Here
  • Desktop computers and laptops including monitors, keyboards, and mice
  • Ethernet cable
  • Headphones, ear buds and headsets
  • Printers
  • Protective device cases
  • Smart phones and mobile phones, smart watches
  • Web cameras
  • Wireless routers and extenders
  • Docking Stations
  • Tablets (i.e. iPad, Samsung Galaxy tablets, etc.) Portable
  • Hard Drive
  • Computer Mouse
  • e-Readers (i.e. Kindle, Nook Glowlight, etc.)
  • Electronic Notepads (i.e. reMarkable, Kindle Scribe, etc.)

Notes

1Group definitions include the following bargaining units:

  • Group 1: ESC (75), SCLEA (30,40,41,70), SCPA (45), SCPDIA (55,56), SCPDAA (60), WCE (21)
  • Group 2: Local 39 (85)
  • Group 3: Salary Resolution (00,49,50,51,52)

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Examples of Non-Allowable Costs for Reimbursement

The Non-Allowable Expenses page provides a list of exclusion examples. This list is not all inclusive, and the County reserves the right to exclude any expense which may not conform to the intent for the use of County funds or resources. Employees are encouraged to seek guidance from the Department of Human Resources at StaffDev@sonomacounty.gov for clarification of these exclusions and reimbursable expenses before incurring the expense.

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