What are “more generous programs or benefits in place?
Outside of the NCR, agencies are required to implement this program using pre-tax employee funds. If an agency decides instead to provide transit/vanpool passes or vouchers worth at least $45, using agency appropriated funds, then this would be considered a more generous program. A $45 benefit given in addition to an employee’s salary is worth more to the employee than a $100 benefit using pre-tax employee funds. If an agency decides to provide an agency-funded benefit worth at least $45 outside the NCR, then it would not be required to offer any pre-tax program to its employees. If the employee’s actual monthly commuting costs are less than $45, then the agency would provide a pass or voucher equal to the actual cost, rather than the $45. Inside the NCR however, agencies would have to provide the full $100 benefit as indicated above.
