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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