Financial Policies

Policies related to the financial operation of the University of Pennsylvania

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Last Reviewed May, 2024

2369 Travel and Entertainment – Travel Advances

This document describes the limited circumstances under which a traveler may obtain travel and entertainment (T&E) related funds to be used in the future (called a T&E Advance) and the related documentation and reconciliation requirements that must be strictly followed. Documentation and reconciliation requirements and related timelines have been designed to meet IRS Accountable Plan rules (see Policy 2352 for more information). While the rules are too voluminous and complex to detail, the IRS requires an employer to establish and consistently administer an "accountable plan”. For International Project/Program Advances over extended periods of time, see Policy 2369.1.

2350 - Travel

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2369.1 Travel and Entertainment – Project/Program Advances

This document describes the limited circumstances under which a traveler may obtain travel and entertainment (T&E) related funds to be used in the future for special projects or programs (called a T&E Project/Program Advance) and the related documentation and reconciliation requirements that must be strictly followed. Documentation and reconciliation requirements and related timelines have been designed to meet IRS Accountable Plan rules (See Policy 2351 for more information). While the rules are too voluminous and complex to detail, the IRS requires an employer to establish and consistently administer an "accountable plan."

2350 - Travel

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2370 Travel and Entertainment – Concur Expense Types/Object Code Matrix

This document provides information regarding access to expense type and object code information.

2350 - Travel

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Last Reviewed May, 2024

2371 – Commitment to Travel Sustainability

To foster sustainable travel practices in support of the University’s carbon neutrality commitment.

2350 - Travel

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