The University has outlined some of the most common questions or errors from users at the following linkhttps://finance.syr.edu/comptroller/resources/travel/travel-faqs/ . |
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Some of the common College of Law questions are outlined below:
Are actual receipts required for expense under $25?
The College of Law policy requires detailed, itemized receipts to be provided for all expenses over $25. This includes meals that may be charged to a hotel folio. If unable to provide a receipt, traveller may consider submitting per diem for all meals.
My travel dates are 6/5-6/10, what fiscal year’s funding will be used?
The FRA/PDA allowance period runs from June 1 through May 31. Approved summer travel in June and July will be charged to the following academic year’s FRA allowance.
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I would like to book a flight with more leg room. Do I need approval?
Reimbursement is made for coach airfare, unless an exception for business class airfare or first- class airfare is authorized by the COL Dean. Documentation of an exception must be included with the Faculty Travel Authorization form pertaining to the flight(s). Upgrades Upgrades such as seat selection or from economy to premium economy seating do not require pre-approval . However, this request must be included in your initial but should be outlined in the faculty travel authorization form and justified in the business purpose. Upgrades to business class or first class must be approved with within reason included at the time the Faculty Travel Authorization Form is submitted outlining the reason for the request. All seat upgrades must be submitted for each tripReimbursement will be processed for coach airfare, unless an exception for business class airfare or first-class airfare is authorized by the COL Dean and included in the reimbursement request. See Updates Air Travel effective 1/1/25 for more information.
The conference sponsor is paying 100% of travel expenses. Do I still need to submit a faculty travel authorization form for approval.
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The FRA/PDA can only be used by COL faculty. The student expenses will need to be covered by another funding source to be reimbursed, and estimated costs included in the faculty members original Faculty Travel Authorization Form.
How can I find out if a payment has been made?
Check with your Faculty Support to verify the report has been submitted. Once submitted, a report number will generate and the submitter can check the status of the report.