Policy Number: 13

Travel

Subject:

Reimbursement of Travel Expenditures

Scope:

University employees

Date Reviewed: March 2008

Responsible Office: Expense Reimbursement

Responsible Executive: Vice President, Finance and Business Services

I. POLICY AND GENERAL STATEMENT

The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston ("university") permits the reimbursement of certain travel expenditures incurred by employees and residents in the course of their official duty and responsibility toward the state, as authorized by the legislature and The University of Texas System Board of Regents.

The university supports the educational, research and service activities of its students by sponsoring and reimbursing certain travel activities expenditures. The university, however, has special concerns as to how students are asked or permitted to travel on official university business. For requirements related to student travel, refer to HOOP Policy 61 Student Travel.

II. PROCEDURE

For specific policies and procedures related to travel authorization and reimbursement, refer to the Travel Guide.

A. Related HOOP Policies

For more information regarding reimbursement policies and requirements for specific circumstances, refer to the following HOOP policies:

34 Attending Seminars, Workshops, Conferences, and Conventions

143 Recruitment

197 Requesting Professional Services

III. CONTACTS