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Travel Expense Allowability Reference Table

Expense Type Allowable Comment
Airfare Yes

Direct charge to travel agency encouraged. Most economical and direct route. Ticket and itinerary required for reimbursement.

Airfare Change or Cancellation Yes According to circumstances, for business purpose only.
Alcoholic Beverages No  
Baggage Handling Tips No Except when required for disabled traveler.
Bumping-additional per diem Yes Additional compensation received by traveler must be reported.
Check Cashing Fees No  
Conference Fees Yes

Direct payment by KUCR encouraged.
Meeting agenda included in travel report.

Currency Conversion Fees Yes  
Entertainment No  
Fares (bus, taxi, subway) Yes Official business only. Obtain receipt if possible.
Gasoline, Vehicle Fuel Yes

Rental vehicles used for business purpose only. Not reimbursed in addition to mileage rate.

Gratuities No

Except for meals having a specific business purpose. Provide list of attendees and business purpose of meeting.

Hotel, In-room Movies, Room Service, etc. No Personal expenses are covered by per diem.
Hotel, No-show Charges No Except in emergency situation not controlled by traveler.
Insurance - Rental Vehicle See Comments

Yes - Fee for waiver of responsibility for physical damage only.
No - All other fees for personal insurance, such as personal liability, personal effects coverage, life insurance, etc.

Insurance, Trip No This is a personal insurance
International Travel See Comments Must be budgeted and authorized prior to travel
Internet Access Fees Yes Official business only
Laundry No   
Lodging Yes

Lodging reimbursed at actual cost. Written justification may be requested for high cost lodging.

Lodging, Saturday Stay or Mileage vs. Airfare Yes

Allowable only if combined cost of per diem, additional lodging and other expenses are less than the savings in airfare.

Meals, Domestic Yes

Cost of meal and tip are covered by per diem for overnight travel only.

Meals, International Travel Yes May request actual cost reimbursement with receipts.
Memberships, Frequent Flyer or Preferred Customer No Personal expense
Mileage Yes

Shortest route - Document exceptions. See "Point of Departure" in Policy Executive Summary. Reimbursed at IRS rates in effect on date of travel.

Mileage, Personal Vehicle vs. Airfare Yes

Reimbursed only up to the cost of the air travel, after taking into account any additional per diem and lodging expenses. Most direct route.

Parking Fees Yes During official business travel time only.
Parking Fines No

Driver is personally responsible for parking violations and towing fees.

Passport and Visa Fees Yes If necessary for completion of the business purpose of the trip.
Per Diem Yes

Covers meals, personal expenses and tips for authorized overnight travel. Rates are published in KUCR travel rate schedule.

Per Diem, Saturday Stay or Mileage vs. Airfare Yes

Allowable only if combined cost of per diem, additional lodging and other expenses are less than the savings in air travel costs.

Personal Expenses, Gifts No  
Rental Vehicle Yes

If necessary for completion of the business purpose of the trip. Personal use is not reimbursable.

Shuttle (Airport) Yes Tips Allowable
Taxi Fares Yes Official business only, tips allowable.
Telephone Cards No It is not possible to identify and allocate business costs.
Telephone Charges Yes Official business only. Calls to personal residence not reimbursable.
Theft or Accident, Personal No Traveler files claim with personal insurer, hotel or carrier.
Tips, Meals No Included in per diem allowance.
Toll Charges for Bridges, Tunnels, Turnpikes Yes Obtain receipt if possible. Identify toll location on travel report.
Traffic Fines No Driver is personally responsible for any traffic violations.
Transportation Costs Yes

Necessary to meet the business purpose of the trip. Most economical and direct means of transportation. Combining business and personal travel requires additional documentation.

Traveler's Check Fees Yes International travel only.

Contact

RGS Business Services
Jay Darnell
Manager/Administrator
(785) 864-7775
jdarnell@ku.edu