Maximum Use of Financial Resources. Additional expenses may be paid related to the reduced airfare providing they do not exceed the amount saved on the lower airfare. Other unusual situations which increase or decrease the trip costs. Travel is being paid for by an outside organization and is in compliance with ethics requirements. If an employee is reimbursed by a MnSCU institution for this travel and is also reimbursed for the same travel expense by an outside organization, the employee must endorse the reimbursement check over to the MnSCU institution.
Employee elects to drive a personal vehicle instead of fly.
Reimbursement for personal vehicle use in lieu of airfare is at the lower reimbursement rate and shall not exceed the lowest round trip coach airfare. Travel arrangements may be made through any travel agency. Use of the State's preferred vendors or targeted group and economically disadvantaged vendors are encouraged. Subpart A. Fares. Lowest Fare Inquiries on fares and reservations should be made early enough to take advantage of advance purchase discounts.