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| Directory of Frequently Asked Questions | ||
| 1.) | What
is the mileage reimbursement rate? |
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| Current Standard Business Mileage Rate:
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| 2.) | What is the per diem for US travel? | |
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The per diem allowance for meals and related incidental expenses is $36.00 per day (effective January 1st, 2005). Certain high-cost localities as listed in Table A qualify for an allowance of $46.00 per day. Incidental expenses include tips and transportation to/from places where meals are taken. |
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| 3.) | What is the per diem for foreign travel? | |
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When traveling in foreign cities, travelers may elect to use per diems for meals and incidentals only. Current rates are available at the following web site - http://aoprals.state.gov/web920/per_diem.asp. Travel Accounting will only accept rates documented from this site, and will not try to compare rates from other sources. The traveler must document that any per diem claimed for meals and incidentals is from this site, by attaching a printed copy to the original Business Expense Report. |
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| 4.) | How long does it take to get a check after AP reviews the invoice? | |
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it takes three to four business days. |
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| 5.) | What do I need to wire money? | |
| You
need the following information to wire money:
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| 6.) | Can we pay vendors in foreign currency? | |
| Yes,
you are allowed to pay vendors in foregin currency. |
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| 7.) | Can employees get credit cards? | |
| Yes
but you have the approval of your department head. |
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| 8.) | Can we get advances? | |
| Yes
but advances are restricted to employees only. |
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| 9.) | Can we reimburse non-employees? | |
| Yes
but you must provide the purpose of your business and a receipt. |
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