FSM Revision Log

Policy Revised On
14.11 Travel Funding
Corrected settlement timeline in policy statements #9 and #12 under Travel Advances to 10 business days for consistency with policy 14.12 Accountable Plan. No change to policy.
Unallowable Expenditures Table
Added additional clarification to Graduation Regalia section. No change in policy
9.21 Apparel
Updated Scope to remove exception for collegiate apparel for athletics. Revised FAQ #1 to accommodate Apparel for on-field staff at athletic events. Added new FAQs #3-7 to address common campus questions.
9.13 Business Meals
Clarified policy for full day as six hours. Revised policy to permit purchase of an on-hand supply when there is a demonstrated regular practice of providing refreshments to external parties. Added new FAQs #8-16 to address common campus questions.
9.11 Employee Recognition
Added new FAQs #13, #14, and #15 to address common campus questions. No change to policy.
9.10 General Expenditure Policy
Update Unallowable Expenditures Table exceptions under Loans or advances to include advances under FSM 9.15 Operational Advances. No change to policy.
9.01 Determining Purchasing Method
Added new FAQ 5 to address a common campus question.
9.21 Apparel
New policy to address the purchase of apparel, inventory requirements, and tax treatment. Procedures create new Object Code 5315 Safety Gear.
9.13 Business Meals
New policy to address Business Meals, Food, and related expenses. Business Entertainment and Business Meetings were previously included in FSM 9.10. This policy combines Business Meals into a single definition and new Object Code 5175. Adopt new reasonable expense policy and dollar guidelines for light refreshments, breakfast, lunch, and dinner. New policy to restrict Business Meals to specific situations. Add maximum tipping percentage of 20% to policy.
9.11 Employee Recognition
Updated definitions, links, FAQs, and related information. New policy to limit Employee Recognition events to no more frequently than annually. Update policy to limit cost of meals, light refreshments, and/or non-alcoholic beverages to limits established in FSM 9.13 Business Meals. Update policy to remove farewell events for non-retiree employees leaving the University; these events are no longer permitted with University funds. Update procedures to reflect correct Object Codes, including new Object Codes 5175 Business Meals and 5350 Awards.