Revised Travel Fiscal Policy (Effective 1/01/06)
The University’s Fiscal Policy for Travel, FI0705, has been updated (Effective January 1, 2006) and is now on the policy web site. The new URL for all policies can be found here.

Employees are encouraged to read the revised travel policy as it contains several changes. The Travel Reimbursement Rate Schedule found at the end of the policy provides a good summary of covered expenses.  MORE

Travel - Mileage Rate Effective January 1, 2006 (12/19/05)
The mileage reimbursement rate for use of a personal automobile will be $.42 per mile effective January 1, 2006 for individuals traveling under the University of Tennessee and State per diems. The travel reimbursement schedule has been updated to reflect the January 2006 rate.

IRIS Travel System - Policy Change for CONUS Per Diems (12/13/05)  See Presentation.

Travel Reimbursement Changes Effective January 1, 2006
Effective January 1, 2006, the following changes will be incorporated into the University’s travel policy.  These changes are made to comply with directives from the State of Tennessee and to comply with Internal Revenue guidelines.  The changes are as follows:  MORE

New Process for Travel-Related Expenses (4/26/05)
During the last several months, representatives from all areas of the University have been working together to define the specifications and procedures required to support the travel functionality found within the SAP software. That group has now completed their work and the new functionality for reimbursement of travel-related expenses has been incorporated into the IRIS system.

A pilot program for the new process has been in place for several weeks with participation from selected areas of all campuses and entities. The pilot is proving to be very successful and the new process will be phased in for all travelers beginning June 1, 2005.

Training classes have been developed and are available to IRIS users and other interested employees. A schedule of training classes will be announced. A travel system overview, drafts of the training materials, and the revised travel forms can be found at the IRIS web site by selecting Travel System located under Functions.  Additional instructions and documentation, including a revised fiscal policy for travel, will be available prior to June 1, 2005.

Increase in Mileage Rate and Board of Trustees Governing Principles on Travel (12/16/04)
Vice President and Treasurer, Charles M. Peccolo announces increase in reimbursement rate for use of personal automobiles and the Board of Trustees has adopted governing principles on travel by university employees.  MORE

Increase in Mileage Reimbursement Rate for Use of Personal Automobiles
In accordance with recent changes in state and federal reimbursement rates, the mileage reimbursement rate for the use of a personal automobile increases from $.35 to $.38 per mile effective with travel on or after January 1, 2005.  A complete list of reimbursement rates is found in Appendix A of Fiscal Policy No. FI0705.