Change in Travel Policies
SIGNIFICANT changes to travel policies went into effect on Friday, July 1, 2011.
Key features include:
- A streamlined travel and expense approval process
- Changes in the business meal reimbursement policy
- A reduction of previously required documentation
A PowerPoint presentation of the changes (in PDF format) can be found by clicking on the following link:
The new travel policies are now posted on the UM System website in the Business Policy Manual. The following sections have all been modified to incorporate the new policies:
BPM-219 Travel and Other Business Expenses
BPM-406 Vehicles
BPM-501 Authorization to Travel
BPM-504 Methods of Transportation and Allowances
BPM-505 Allowable Expenses
EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2012:
All UMSL faculty and staff must use the PeopleSoft Travel and Expenses (T&E) module for travel reimbursements. Go to the Travel & Expenses Login Page to access, complete, and submit your travel reports online.
T&E training and reference materials can be found on the ASP website athttp://www.umsl.edu/asp/ap.html.