The purpose of this Statement is to set forth the authority, policies, regulations, and procedures governing official State travel for University employees. The policies and procedures set forth in this Statement apply to all State Budgeted Funds deposited with the State Treasurer, whether derived from appropriations or agency receipts.
All travel is contingent upon the availability of funds.
An employee traveling on official business is expected to exercise the same care in incurring expenses that a prudent person would exercise if traveling on personal business and expending personal funds. Excess costs, circuitous routes, delays, or luxury accommodations and services unnecessary or unjustified under this standard are the responsibility of the employee. Employees will be responsible for unauthorized costs and any additional expenses incurred for personal preference or convenience. Transportation includes personal automobile, taxi, bus, train, airplane, motor pool charges, auto rental, tolls, and parking fees. Any employee, whether temporary or permanent, who is paid on a State payroll.