The University has instituted a Travel Policy that establishes requirements for the reimbursement of travel related business expenditures incurred by University employees in connection with performance of their respective duties, unless the terms for which they are appointed provides that different rules and / or policies apply.
Key Responsibilities
Traveler
· Ensuring claim is accurate, conforms with Policy and that all expenditures are supported by original detailed receipts
· Proper completion of a Travel Expense Form
· Obtaining approval from appropriate signing authority
· Timely submission to Accounts Payable
Authorized Approving Officer
· Duty to accurately review expense reports and appropriate supporting documentation (i.e. original receipts) for compliance
· Ensuring funding is available to cover expenses
Accounts Payable
· Maintaining administrative process relating to travel
· Processing requests in a timely fashion
· Ensuring claims are in compliance with Policy
Travel Expense Form
As required by the University Travel Policy travel expenses will be reimbursed providing they are reasonable in nature and amount and are properly supported with documentation (i.e. original receipts, etc). In order to claim travel expenses, the traveler must submit a completed and approved Travel Expense Form within 15 working days of completion of the travel. Claims for expenses that are older than twelve months will not be reimbursed.