The B.E.S.T. Bulletin
Business Expense Survival Tips
- January 2009 -
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2009 Mileage Rate Increase
As of January 1, 2009, the official personal mileage rate will be increased to 55 cents per mile. Please keep in mind that all mileage claims for December 2008 must be calculated at the 50.5 cent rate. The reconciliation form and employee reimbursement voucher on the controller’s website have been updated to reflect the 2009 rate.
2009 Month End Closing Schedule
The 2009 Month End Closing Schedule for updating credit card purchases has been posted on the controller’s website http://www.controller.cmich.edu/CreditCards/card_schedule.htm . Please refer to this schedule when updating your credit card purchases on SDOL. The credit card purchases are locked at 5:00 pm on the deadline day each month and no adjustments can be made on SDOL after this date and time.
2009 Business Card Training Schedule
The 2009 Business Card Training Schedule has been posted on the controller’s website http://www.controller.cmich.edu/training/CMU_BusCard.htm . Even if you are a current business cardholder and you have already attended training, we encourage you or any member of your staff to attend training as a refresher course.
Statistics for the Dece mber Statement Period ( 11 /25/08 to 12/24/08)
Total Spend $703,910.26
Total Number of Transactions 4,771
Average Charge $147.54
Open Credit Cards 779
Cards with Activity 526
Thanks,
Payroll and Travel Services
Cindy Smith 7363 smith1cl@cmich.edu
Chris Zalud 3525 zalud1ce@cmich.edu
Kim Wagester 7388 wages1ka@cmich.edu
Sara Yonkey 3797 yonke1sl@cmich.edu
Mary Hill 3481 hill1mm@cmich.edu


