The B.E.S.T. Bulletin
Business Expense Survival Tips
- June 2007 -
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Increase in Per Diem Rates for Standard and
Starting July 1st, 2007, there will be an increase in the per diem rates for standard and high-cost cities. The per diem rates will be as follows…
Meal Allowances – Including Tips |
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Meal |
Must be Traveling Before and After |
Standard Allowance |
High-Cost Cities |
Breakfast |
7:00AM to 8:30AM |
$7.00 |
$10.00 |
Lunch |
11:30AM to 2:.00PM |
$11.00 |
$13.00 |
Dinner |
5:30PM to 7:00PM |
$18.00 |
$28.00 |
Maximum Allowance |
- |
$36.00 |
$51.00 |
For a complete list of High-Cost Cities, please visit the Controllers Website. http://www.controller.cmich.edu/travel/travel_meals_July.htm
Changes to Reconciliation Form
An updated CMU Business Credit Card Reconciliation Form will be available at the beginning of July. The new form will have the new per diem rates. Also in Section F – Approval, the senior administrative will be required to sign AND print their name. Please remember to upload a new version of the Reconciliation Form when documenting your July expenses.
Upcoming Deadlines - Travel Expense Vouchers
Departments with employee travel expense vouchers that need to be processed for travel prior to July 1, 2007, MUST have them into the Payroll Office by 5:00 PM, Friday, June 22nd, to be charged to the 2006-2007 fiscal year. Please allow three days for campus mail or hand deliver them to the Payroll Office at Warriner 204. If you have any questions, call Chris Zalud at 3525.
Employee Travel Expense vouchers related to ProfED, MUST have them turned in by 5:00 PM, Friday, June 22nd, in order to be charged to the 2006-2007 fiscal year. If you have any questions, call Kay Fox at 6944.
Statistics for May’s Statement Period (4/25/07-5/24/07)
Total Spend $657,715.29
Total Number of Transactions 4,428
Average Charge $148.54
Open Credit Cards 694
Cards with Activity 553