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Reimbursement Policy

Policy and Procedures for Reimbursements from COMPRES

Please follow the guidelines very carefully to ensure your reimbursement is processed efficiently.

All requests for COMPRES support must be pre-approved. No exceptions. Please email request to Dr. Jay Bass < This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it > and copy Chong-Hwey Fee < This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it > with required information outlined below. Once approved, you will receive forms and mailing address for reimbursement.

Original receipts are required for reimbursements. Any requests that do not comply with the requirements may not be processed.

Travel Support

Travel support to attend workshops or meetings is generally limited to up to $500.00, which covers airfare, car rental, gas, parking, tax, toll, and mileage. Fees associated with ticket exchange, cancellation, rescheduling, or upgrading are not covered. For travel by air, please include payment information and boarding passes. Itinerary or flight confirmation cannot substitute for a receipt. Reimbursement for the use of personal vehicle, check the current rate at http://www.obfs.uillinois.edu/travel/passenger-vehicles/.

All travelers must make their own reservations as far in advance as possible.


Meal and Per Diem Support

COMPRES does not, in general, provide per diem reimbursements for meals for attendees of workshops and meetings. Exceptions to this rule include invited speakers and COMPRES committee members. Please check with Chong-Hwey Fee prior to travel if you think you will be claiming per diem reimbursements.

For organizers of workshops

Meals:

Itemized receipts are required.

Catering: Your request should include the name of vendor, contact information, and a quote or estimated cost from the vendor. In general catering MUST BE PRE-APPROVED (contact Chong-Hwey Fee). Catering is considered a service (see below).

Group dining: Attach a list of names with the receipt of all who attended the meal and their affiliations. Alcohol has to be on a separate bill and will not be reimbursed.

Individuals: Meals are usually not covered by COMPRES; but in cases they are to be reimbursed, the University of Illinois per diem for meals is limited to $28 per day for travel within the State of Illinois and $32 for travel outside of Illinois. The following table illustrates per diem allowances for meals.

 

In-State

Out-of-State

Breakfast

 $5.50

 $6.50

Lunch

 $5.50

 $6.50

Dinner

 $17.00

 $19.00

Check the University of Illinois website for updates: http://www.obfs.uillinois.edu/cms/one.aspx?portalId=909965&pageId=914790

Services: It is important that all services, such as video recording, AV services, catering, etc. be preapproved. If you neglect to obtain pre-approval, reimbursements will be delayed or could be denied.

Submit a request with detailed explanations including the name of individual or organization providing the service, the type and purpose of the service, terms and conditions, estimated charge, and payment information.