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The B.E.S.T. Bulletin

Business Expense Survival Tips

- July 2007 -

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On Campus Catering

University programs and activities should be held at university facilities whenever possible. For on campus catered functions, ARAMARK shall be utilized. While meals and other activities may take place off campus, use of campus facilities is strongly encouraged.

For more information regarding Business Meals and Entertainment Activities, please review the Travel, Entertainment & Reimbursements Manual (Name changed to Business Expense Manual-Oct 2007.)

Reminder - Changes to Reconciliation Form

An updated CMU Business Credit Card Reconciliation Form is available on the Controllers website.  The new form has the updated per diem rates.  Also in Section F – Approval, the senior administrative will be required to sign AND print their name.  Please remember to use the latest version of the Reconciliation Form when documenting your July expenses. 

 

Statistics for June’s Statement Period (5/25/07-6/24/07)

Total Spend                              $643,871.04

Total Number of Transactions   3,660

Average Charge                       $175.92

Open Credit Cards                   687

Cards with Activity                   470