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Exclusions

Travel and Personal Business Expense Exclusions:

The University will not reimburse or pay for expenses that are personal in nature. The following are some examples of expenses excluded from reimbursement:

• Fines for parking or traffic violations.
• Repair or insurance of personal vehicles or equipment, except as approved by the Controller in advance of the expenditure.
• Theft, loss or damage of personal luggage and effects. Individuals are encouraged to work with airline and credit card insurance carriers regarding damages.
• Personal travel expense, e.g., personal entertainment/gifts, costs for business clothing, haircuts, reading material, movies, toiletries, or medicine. If the individual is away for more than five days, laundry may be reimbursed.
• Passenger insurance, e.g., flight insurance. Holders of Temple University American Express cards automatically receive $350,000 of travel insurance, $1,250 carryon baggage and $500 checked baggage insurance if they pay for their airline tickets with their card.
• Normal commuting cost

Business and Entertainment Expense Exclusions:

• Membership dues in private or social clubs and organizations.
• Meal and beverage expenses for university employees at a restaurant or eating establishment where only university employees are present unless approved by the cognizant vice president or dean
• Entertainment expenses that include parties or meals for birthdays, weddings, births, administrative professional’s day, bosses day, etc.