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Candidate Expense Regulations

Reimbursement expenses are for professional positions as defined by the University.

The candidate MUST pay for their own expenses and then be reimbursed by the university.  The candidate is reimbursed at in-state rates only.  They are subject to the same travel rules as state employees.  Itemized rules are listed below.  If you have any questions, please call the Business Office. 


Meals Allowance When Leaving Before When Returning After
Breakfast 5:31 am 7:59 am
Lunch 11:31 am 12:59 pm
Dinner 5:31 pm 7:59 pm

Meal Allowance

   Lodging

Breakfast 5.00   46.50 + tax only If actual cost of lodging is
less than the state rate, only
that actual cost will be allowed
Lunch 9.00   (As of 7/1/07)
Dinner 12.00    
Total 26.00    

ALL LODGING RECEIPTS MUST CARRY -- date of lodging and name of individual. The receipt must also be stamped paid. If credit card is used, customer copy of credit card receipt must be attached.

On the voucher put O/C (only claiming) if you are not claiming full amount.


MILEAGE ALLOWANCE -- Candidates are allowed to claim 37 cents per mile because they do not have access to a state vehicle and they are not state employees.  The candidate will need to provide you with odometer readings and their vehicle license number.  


RECEIPTS REQUIRED - (If you do not have a receipt for something then you will not get reimbursed for it.)

Airline Ticket -- Attach to your travel voucher everything you have left of your airline ticket.  Proof of payment is also required for candidate reimbursement.

Airport Parking -- If the parking charge is over $1.00 then a receipt is required.

Taxi or Limo -- If the charge is over $5.00 a receipt is required. If the taxi driver does not furnish a receipt, have them sign a receipt you prepare yourself or carry a small inexpensive receipt book if you expect your taxi fares will be more than $5.00. The $5.00 is also for the round trip - not just a fare one way, and only $5.00 is allowed per day.

Hotel or Motel -- All lodging receipts must carry the date of lodging and name of individual. The receipt must also be stamped paid.

Personal Phone Calls -- Calls made by traveler appearing on the lodging receipt will be deducted from the total of the receipt.


METHODS OF TRANSPORTATION

Privately owned automobile -- Candidates are allowed to claim 37 cents per mile because they do not have access to a state vehicle and they are not state employees.  The candidate will need to provide you with odometer readings and their vehicle license number.  

Commercial Air Travel -- Arrangement must be made by the candidate. Tickets cannot be charged to the University, the candidate must pay the ticket and claim reimbursement on a travel voucher.


REMEMBER

  • Keep all receipts, except food and attach them to your travel voucher.

  • List your license number, odometer readings, time of departure and return.

 

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