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Business Expense Policy - 11. Non-Reimbursable Expenses

The following are examples of expenses that will not be reimbursed:

  • Gift cards or stored value cards of any kind
  • Commuting
  • Airline, car rental or hotel upgrades
  • Non-business related changes to travel arrangements
  • Airline/social club membership dues
  • Babysitting or childcare costs
  • Car repairs, routine maintenance or locksmith charges
  • Clothing, luggage, or briefcases
  • Personal credit card delinquency fees, finance charges, or annual fees
  • Personal Bank Fees
  • Duplicate insurance on rental vehicles
  • Value of Frequent flyer miles or other travel reward programs
  • Health club facilities, saunas, or massages
  • Helicopter services for airport transfers
  • Kennel fees and pet care for pets while on travel status
  • Loss/theft of cash, or other personal property
  • Magazines, books, newspapers, or movies for personal use
  • Non-compulsory health insurance coverage
  • Optional travel or baggage insurance
  • Tickets for parking or traffic violation
  • Cost of oil, towing, insurance, accidents, or similar expenses for personal or rental vehicles
  • Personal accident or property insurance
  • Personal entertainment, grooming, gifts, or souvenirs
  • Other personal expenses
  • Trip cancellation insurance
  • Expenses for spouses, dependents or significant others
  • Alcoholic beverages charged to publicly funded projects
  • Taxes paid within NYS that could have otherwise been avoided
  • Direct payments for services (i.e. independent contractors or consultants)
  • Per Diems (unless for sponsored projects)
  • Payments to vendors that have been suspended or debarred (for sponsored projects)
NOTE: This list of non-reimbursable expenses is intended to be representative, not exhaustive.

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