Policy 6161

PERSONNEL
6161 CONFERENCE/TRAVEL EXPENSE REIMBURSEMENT


Conference travel will be for official business utilizing a cost-effective and reasonable method of travel.

All conference travel must have a completed Travel Conference Request Form on file which has been approved by the appropriate supervisor. The Superintendent or designee must approve all Travel Conference Requests which have reimbursable employee expenses. Travel Conference Request Forms are only to be used by District employees.

All conference reimbursement requests must be submitted using a claim form for conference expenses. 

Expenses for overnight-approved travel will be reimbursed when accompanied by original receipts for lodging and other reimbursable expenses as outlined in regulations. Meal expenses for overnight travel will only be reimbursed based on the Board approved per diem rates which are modeled after the United States General Services Administration per diem rates.

New York State sales tax cannot generally be reimbursed. Sales tax may, however, be reimbursed when it is an actual and necessary expense. A Sales Tax-Exempt Form can be obtained prior to travel for hotel accommodations.

Original receipts are required when submitting for parking and tolls, however "EZ Pass" statements may be substituted with the appropriate charges highlighted.


Policy References:

General Municipal Law § 77-b(2)

NOTE:  Refer also to 
Policy 5323 - Reimbursement for Meals/Refreshments


Adopted: 6/22/99
Revised: 9/6/22

Policy 6161