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No, these are considered personal expenses and are unallowable.
No, this is considered a personal expense and is unallowable.
No, these are considered personal expenses and are unallowable.
No, we can not use DOE funds to purchase alcohol. Alcohol expenses are unallowable.
After submission, your report will be approved by the Business Administrator as well as the Travel Team. In some cases for non-citizens, ISO will be first to approve. After all the approvals are received, you will see funds posted to your account in 3-5 business days. Please note, the funds in your account will be labeled as Concur.
Yes, however, laundry costs can be expensed if the business trip exceeds six days. Trips to foreign countries and locations outside the continental U.S. (e.g., Hawaii, Alaska, etc.) do not qualify for laundry allowances.
Yes. SLAC will normally reimburse reasonable airline transportation expenses - Cost for transportation to and from the traveler’s home to the airport in the following instances:
- Recording mileage from the work/home location to the airport when using a personal vehicle
- Using a taxi, shuttle, or ride-sharing service
- Parking expenses incurred while on travel for either a personal or a rental vehicle
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Please view our Travel and Expense Policy for details about reimbursable and non-reimbursable expenses. For all travel expenses that are not reimbursable, you must not incur/reconcile a Travel Card (T-Card) expense or seek reimbursement.
