Flight cancellation insurance is an allowable expense. A receipt is required. It may be more economical to rent an automobile than to use a private automobile. Refer to the Purchasing Department in order to obtain information about automobile rentals. Expenditures for travel insurance that covers medical expenses incurred in a foreign country will be reimbursed.
Taxi fares are allowable expenses.
Off-campus parking expenses are allowable expenses. A receipt is required for lot parking but not for metered parking. Parking and traffic fines are not allowable expenses. Information on those major hotels which offer a preferred rate to University employees may be obtained from the Purchasing Department. Reimbursement for hotels, motels, and other lodging will be limited to reasonable amounts in the particular circumstance and normally will not exceed the single occupancy rate.