UMD03225.htm Use of Discretionary Funds Definition of appropriate practices in the use of non-state funds in support of the activities of university administrators are described below. Funds which are derived from non-state sources, where no restrictions are imposed by the source of the funds, may be used for any legal purpose which benefits or promotes university purposes. It is intended that activities that promote and benefit university purposes include a wide array of actions.
All funds are to be used to support the mission of the university.
All expenditures should have a demonstrable university purpose. Funds may be used to support travel on behalf of the university. However, first-class air travel may not be purchased with these funds. Funds may be used to reimburse university employees for meals if those meals are not otherwise reimbursed and they are associated with an official university activity or function. Funds may be used to entertain university guests and university employees when the university employees are part of an official activity.