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MARSHALL UNIVERSITY
TRAVEL TRAINING
UPDATED
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DECEMBER 2012
TYPES
OF
TRAVEL
Different types of travel:
 Individual
 Student
or Student Group
 Team
 Candidate
 International
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GUEST SPEAKERS
AND
CONSULTANTS
Travel for
guest speakers and consultants
should be included in their fee
and paid through
an invoice with a BOG48 Agreement.
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TRAVEL AUTHORIZATION FORM
Before you travel, you must complete a Travel
Authorization Form.
Obtain all appropriate signatures and forward
this form to the University Accounting Office
(203 OM).
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AIRLINE TICKETS
Airline reservations must be made through
National Travel (current contracted vendor)
Contact them online at
http://booking.travelserver.net/booking_air_price.aspx
Or by calling 800-262-4054
Note: They will match competitor’s prices.
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AIRLINE TICKETS
 Allowable reimbursement is actual expense or least
expensive, most logical fare via the most direct route or
a reasonable alternative route if it results in lower fare.
 Third party vendors (Expedia, Priceline,
BookIt.com, Orbitz, etc. may not be used)
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Obtain and submit an original Electronic Ticket to be
reimbursed or to reconcile your Purchase Card
Statement.
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TRANSPORTATION - RENTAL VEHICLE
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The West Virginia Board of Risk and Insurance Management will require all
employees who drive a state vehicle or drive their personal vehicle and are
reimbursed by the University complete the online safe driver training course.
Current Contracted Vendors:
Hertz
ID #68278
Enterprise
ID #XZ687MU (PIN: MAR)
Reminders:
 Only the state employee renting the vehicle may operate the vehicle.
 You must use purchase card when renting a vehicle.
 If mileage reimbursement exceeds $75 per day, you must use a rental
vehicle.
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TRANSPORTATION – PERSONAL VEHICLE
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If a traveler chooses to drive their personal auto the maximum allowance for
mileage is $75 on the departure and return dates (maximum $150)
$75 limit on mileage applies to instate and out of state travel
Include MapQuest printout with settlement
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Mileage or gasoline up to $75 on the departure and return dates is
reimbursement
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Only one round trip mileage to/from airport is reimbursable.
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Weekday travel – departure/return from traveler’s work headquarters
Weekend travel – departure/return from traveler’s home address
Courtesy mileage is non-reimbursable (i.e., relative or friend drives you to the
airport in their personal auto)
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LODGING
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Lodging reimbursement is based on the single room rate. If you
stay in double room, please provide printout with single occupancy
rate.
If you share a room with another employee, please list it on Travel
Settlement and submit the settlements together.
For in-state lodging, reserve lodging with purchase card so no
taxes are paid.
When making a lodging reservation, be sure to tell vendor that it
is for a state employee.
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MEAL REIMBURSEMENT
Important Change for
Single Day Travel
There is no meal reimbursement for single day
travel (travel with no overnight stay).
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MEAL REIMBURSEMENT
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Calculation based on GSA Rates
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www.gsa.gov
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First/Last Day of Travel – 75% of daily per diem
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Calculation of Meal Reimbursement (Individual Meals)
Breakfast 20%
Lunch 20%
Dinner 60%
When meals and/or itemized receipts are required the meals will be calculated and
deducted based on the % breakdown above (20/20/60). Itemized receipts are
required for Student, Guardian and Team Travel (United Bank Cards).
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INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL
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Must be approved by traveler’s vice president
Conversion rate printouts are required for
each receipt www.oanda.com
A Travel Authorization Form is required for all
international travel, regardless of payment
source.
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REGISTRATION FEES
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Original itemized receipt are required to be
reimbursed or to reconcile your Purchase Card
statement.
You can be reimbursed for the following fees or
charges:
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Conferences, Meetings, Seminars, Workshops.
You cannot receive an allowance for any lodging or
food that is included in the registration fee.
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REGISTRATION FEES
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Event Related Materials that should be submitted
on an employee reimbursement form are as
follows:
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Printing
Shipping
Books
DVDs
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NON-REIMBURSABLE EXPENSES
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Alcoholic Beverages
Membership Dues
Baggage Storage
Car Wash
Medicine
Maid Service Gratuity
Interest on Personal Credit Cards
Meals for Single Day Travel
Parking Tickets
Laundry Service (for travel less than 7 days)
Travel for Guest Speakers or Consultants
Car Rental Insurance PAI, SLP, CDW, LDW
Auctions
Museum Tours
Daily/Nightly Cruises
**This is only a partial list. For further information, please contact us.
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MISCELLANEOUS EXPENSES
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Your allowable reimbursement for Other or Miscellaneous
Expenses is the actual expense.
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Examples of Reimbursable Other Expenses
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Baggage handling and gratuities for public transportation or
conveniences.
 Taxis, limousine, air porter services, airport/rail curbside
check-in, bell person services, baggage fees, tolls, garage
and parking fees (including gratuities).
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Official Business Communication Expenses
 Local Calls (may include a surcharge).
 Internet Service
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ARE YOUR FORMS COMPLETE?
Does your form include….
…Traveler’s Name
…Home Address
…Title
…901#
…Business/Personal Dates of Travel
…Purpose of Travel
…All Costs Associated with Travel
…Correct Meal Allowance
…Encumbrance Number (Settlement only)
…Funding Information
Did you “complete” the encumbrance?
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HELPFUL HINTS
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All travel expenses, regardless of payment method, must be
supported by an itemized receipt.
Our contracted travel agency must be used for airline
reservations and rental vehicles.
Traveler must be set up as a vendor.
MapQuest printout must be included for mileage
reimbursement.
Do not purchase “package” reservations (all inclusive
airfare, lodging, etc.)
Travel settlements must be submitted to the University
Accounting Office (203OM) within 30 days of return date.
Third party vendors (Expedia, Priceline,
BookIt.com, Orbitz, etc. may not be used)
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USE
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PURCHASE CARD
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Another employee in your area, such as the
administrative assistant, can process payment for
your travel expenses if you do not have a purchase
card.
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Full time employees are eligible to receive a State
Purchase Card by completing the MU Application
and the online training.
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USE
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PURCHASE CARD
Pay for Travel Expenses by Purchase Card
whenever possible.
The amount you can pay is subject to your
Purchase Card’s Single Transaction and Total
Transaction Limit.
 If you need an increase on your limit an email
from your supervisor is required.
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Follow any applicable Purchase Card or Purchasing
Policies and Procedures.
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Do not use Purchase Card for….
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Travel-related expenses for non-employees, such as
guest speakers or consultants
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Meals or Alcoholic Beverages
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Lodging Amenities (such as room service, spa, inroom movies)
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Travel Protection Airfare Insurance
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Car Rental Insurance Personal Accidental Insurance
(PAI), Supplemental Liability Protection (SLP),
Collision Damage Waiver (CDW), Loss Damage Waiver
(LDW)
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MORE INFORMATION?
Additional information is available on our website at
http://http://www.marshall.edu/wpmu/finance/travel/
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Questions? Email us at
[email protected]
[email protected]
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Or call the following individuals:
304-696-2212 Melanie Gallaher
304-208-6205 Melanie Gallaher (mobile)
304-696-2214 Sherry Osburn
304-696-2489 Pam Early
304-696-2215 Amanda Dailey - Purchase Card
304-696-2237 Kim Fry - Vendor Registration
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THANK YOU!
Before you leave, please complete the Evaluation Form
and leave it at the end of your row.
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