Create cost savings by reducing the mileage reimbursement amount.

As efficiency standards improve the mileage reimbursement for public employees needs to adjust downward. At an average of 20 mpg and $4.00 gas the actual expenditure is about 20 cents per mile. Add in a factor for wear and tear and you might come to 25 cents per mile. Reduce from the current amount of over 55 cents per mile to a REIMBURSEMENT level rather than income generating. Simple steps like this will help to end wasteful spending.