University Policy 1051

Business Travel Rembursement Policy

  • Responsible Oversight Executive:ÌýVice President for Administration & Finance
  • Date of Current Revision or Creation:ÌýOctober 29, 2021
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This policy defines the requirements for reimbursement of business travel expenses.

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, grants authority to the Board of Visitors to make rules and policies concerning the institution. Section 7.01(a)(6) of theÌýÌýgrants authority to the President to implement the policies and procedures of the Board relating to university operations.

Â鶹´«Ã½ has executed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Commonwealth Department of Accounts and Department of the Treasury relating to the decentralization of nonpayroll disbursements. The MOU documents the agreement in accordance with the Appropriations Act to delegate the operation of nonpayroll disbursements to Â鶹´«Ã½ as part of a program to grant relief from rules, regulations, and reporting requirements in the areas of finance and accounting.

Agency Head or DesigneeÌý- The President has designated signature authority for pre-travel authorization of international travel to the Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs. The President has designated signature authority for pre-travel authorization of excess lodging requests and excess business meal expenses to the Assistant Vice President for Finance/University Controller.

This policy applies to all individuals who travel on behalf of the University or who are responsible for approving or processing travel expense payments or reimbursements.

The Commonwealth of Virginia will reimburse individuals traveling on official State business for reasonable and necessary expenses incurred. Travel expense accounts are open to the public and must be able to sustain the test of public review. When planning and paying for travel, economy, prudence, and necessity are of primary concern. The use of State funds to accommodate personal comfort, convenience, and taste is not permitted.

It is the policy of the Commonwealth of Virginia to limit travel costs to only those expenses that are necessary for providing essential services to the Commonwealth's citizens. Further, travelers and travel planners must seek ways to reduce the cost of essential travel.

Policies and procedures relating to business travel are posted on theÌý.

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Applicable records must be retained and then destroyed in accordance with theÌý.

Assistant Vice President for Finance/University Controller

Policy History

Policy Formulation Committee (PFC) & Responsible Officer Approval to Proceed:

/s/ÌýMary Deneen


Responsible Officer


September 28, 2021


Date


Policy Review Committee (PRC) Approval to Proceed:

/s/ÌýDonna W. Meeks


Chair, Policy Review Committee (PRC)


September 28, 2021


Date


Executive Policy Review Committee (EPRC) Approval to Proceed:

/s/ÌýGregory DuBois


Responsible Oversight Executive


October 1, 2021


Date


University Counsel Approval to Proceed:

/s/ÌýAllen T. Wilson


University Counsel


October 7, 2021


Date


Presidential Approval:

/s/ÌýBrian O. Hemphill


President


October 29, 2021


Date

Previous Revisions: December 1, 1989; July 1, 1995; August 22, 2003; September 30, 2009; January 16, 2016; October 29, 2021

Scheduled Review Date: October 29, 2026