All Travel regulations are established by the CSU Board of Trustees and implemented by the Office of the Chancellor, California State University. All receipts should be marked paid , or show a zero balance. Requests for reimbursement for lodging must be supported by an original, itemized receipt. Incidentals cover personal calls, tips, etc.
Incidentals cover personal calls, tips, etc.
As a reminder, individuals may not approve their own travel documents, including requests for advances, reimbursements, or expense claim forms. Travel requests must be submitted on an Authorization to Travel on State Business form. Not only does this give the University an opportunity to encumber the necessary funds, but also provides a firm understanding as to the expenses that can be reimbursed by the University. An advance for travel expenses of one hundred dollars or more, may be obtained from University Financial Services for any approved travel expense. The individual has an outstanding travel advance and has not completed a Travel Expense Claim Form.