formerly University of Missouri-Rolla

Accounting/Fiscal Services
G-3 Parker Hall
300 W. 13th St.
Phone: (573) 341-4189
Fax: (573) 341-6308
Email: acctg@mst.edu

Travel Related Topics

FYI...

     The Fiscal Year 2009 closing calendar is available, please click here to download. 

 

> Car Rental

Rolla Enterprise Contract/Procurement and the UM Policy Link for specific compliance issues, car rental companies.

> Currency Converter

Oanda.com is a preferred currency converter for the UM system. Other conversions are accepted if support documentation is submitted.

> Grant/Project Authorizations

Instructions regarding signature authority on a grant/project.

> International Meal Per Diem

The M&IE rate is used per the UM Policy for travel outside the 50 U.S. States.

> Late Travel: The 60 day rule

In compliance with IRS and UM Policy, information on how to determine what is classified as late travel.

> MapQuest

Common internet tool to determine mileage from and to destinations.

> Meal Reimbursement Executive Summary

Q&A regarding the changes to the UM Policy 505 Allowable Expenses regarding meal reimbursements on day trips.

> Missouri S&T Financial Forms

Direct Deposit, Drive vs Fly, Express Check, Missouri S&T Cell Phone, Missouri Tax Exempt, Moving, PeopleSoft Finance Access, Travel Expense, Wire Transfer, University Corporate Travel Card, Vendor Requests

> Moving Companies

Listing of moving companies that are commonly used by the University.

> One Stop Travel Shop

Web sites to aid in travel plans.

> Receipt Requirements (coming soon)

What classifies as a receipt and what detailed information is needed for proof of payment for domestic and foreign travel. 

> Travel Expense Q&A

Commonly asked questions regarding travel expense and policy information. 

> Travel Report Checklist

Authorizations, support documentation, and other items to complete the Travel Expense form. 

> Tax Exempt Info for Travelers

Hotel/Lodging Tax Exemption , Missouri S&T Letter, Tax Exempt Certificate, and Tax Exempt Letter.

> UM Policy Links related to Travel

Accountable Plan , Allowable Expenses, Car Rental, Methods of Transportation, and Moving

> University Corporate Travel Card

JP Morgan Chase web site, who is eligible, how to apply and application, travel card basics, cardholder responsibilities, helpful information, troubleshooting, and the change/closure form. ATM locator

> Useful Travel web sites

Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) , Travel Warnings (US State Dept), Weather Channel

Questions? Call Brenda Quisenberry @ 4063 

Helpful Hints

Foreign Travel....It is helpful to have the payee label all the foreign receipts with the expense type and date to make it easier to process the travel expense form.

Click here for more information on grant authority when obtaining approvals for travel expenses.