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May I be reimbursed for an expense someone else paid for?

Only if you share a joint account with the person who paid, for example a husband and wife who share the same bank account. If this is the case, add a comment to the expense report (ER) indicating this. In all other instances, reimbursement must go to the traveler who actually paid for the expense. See claimant.

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May I use AirBnb or VRBO ?

Yes, both AirBnB and VRBO are considered commercial lodging facilities. Please be sure to itemize all fees as accurately as possible in the itemization of the expense.

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Would the UW Travel Office terms regarding exceeding allowable lodging rates apply on a federal award?

Yes, unless the sponsor/award imposes a more restrictive travel provision. 

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On a federal award do all UW travel policies apply even though they are somewhat different than federal policies?

Travel charges to grants and contracts should  comply with university travel policies unless the sponsor/award imposes more restrictive travel provisions. Or an exception is approved by the sponsor.

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What do I do with my original receipts once I attach them to the ER?

See the Scanning Policy set forth by UW Records Management for more information.

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May I attach a copy or picture of a receipt to the travel reimbursement request?

Yes, see the Scanning Policy set forth by UW Records Management for more information.

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How do I clear my internet browser history/cache?

►Mozilla Firefox:

Go to : Tools->Options->Advanced Panel->Network->Cashed Web Content->Clear Now
After clearing cache log out of all browsers and restart the computer.

 

►Internet Explore (IE9):

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How do I find out the status of my ER?

This information is accessible for users by accessing their Expenses App in Workday:

From there, click on Expense Reports from the View menu:

Users can view all approved expense reports and then see what the status is.

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How do I reimburse a car rental if there is personal time involved?

Please prorate the car rental. Take the total amount and divide by the number of days. Multiply the daily rate by the total number of business days (please also do this if they rented at a weekly rate but business days were less).

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Are tips reimbursable?

Tips for transportation, such as taxis and shuttles are reimbursable, and any other tips are considered an incidental expense which is included in the meal per diem as meal per diem has an added amount for incidentals.

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