Q. How do I get a document notarized? Does your office have any notary publics? Q. Do contracts have to be approved by the Finance Office? Q. How do I get information about University liability insurance?
Purchasing Questions: Q. How do I get a Procurement Card? Q. When are the Procurement Card training sessions? Q. Where can I get a copy of my Procurement Card statement? Q. Who should I contact regarding bid information? Q. What is the current state and local sales tax rate? Q. Do we pay tax on online subscriptions and/or services?
Business Expense & Reimbursement Questions: Q. What is a business expense? Q. What is a business entertainment expense? Q. What is not a business entertainment expense? Q. Are entertainment expenses for spouses reimbursable? Q. What is the current mileage rate? Q. Are commuting miles reimbursable? Q. What if I travel from home to a remote job site and then to SPU? Q. What if I travel from home to a remote job site then back home? Q. Can I bring a family member along on a business trip? Q. Is childcare a business expense? Q. Are gifts to employees a business expense? A. No. Gifts are considered fringe benefits and are taxable unless they are deminimus (under $25 per year). In addition, the University policy on gifts prohibits gifts to employees, unless given through an established reward and recognition program. Q. What if I exceed the amount per meal limits? Q. What is the advantage of using the per diem method? Q. What is the difference between the SPU and IRS per diem rates?< Q. If I go to a conference where some, but not all, of the meals are provided, can I use the per diem option? Q. Why are so many signatures required on Requests for Reimbursement? Q. Why do I have to attach receipts? Q. What do I do if I am unsure of the correct account code to use? Q. What do I do if I have lost/misplaced my receipts or invoice?
Q. When are timesheets due? Q. Where can I find my leave balance or latest pay stub information? Q. Where can I get a blank timesheet?
Student Questions: Q. What if I don't have access to a timesheet? Q. What if I can’t submit my timesheet? Q. What if I can’t enter hours on my timesheet?
Student Supervisor Questions: Q. What if I don’t see all my students listed? Q. What if I can’t approve my student’s timesheet? Q. What if I don’t see the option to submit the timesheet to myself?
