7.3.3 Vehicle Accident Repairs

All accidents or losses that result in damage to a state vehicle or a third party while operating a vehicle must be called into the claims reporting vendor as established by DOAS’ Risk Management Program within 48 hours of the occurrence. All agencies are required to provide OFM the cost of all repairs resulting from an accident, vandalism, or any event which damages the state vehicle more than $500 or involves any safety related equipment. A determination must be made within 60 days to repair or surplus a vehicle involved in an accident. All repairs must be completed, and repair costs reported to DOAS, within 90 days of the accident or loss or the operating agency will not be eligible for additional or replacement vehicles. A record of damages handled through the Auto Physical Damage Program at DOAS will be housed in DOAS RMS systems.