At what rate are official University guest meals reimbursed?
Guest meals are limited toactual expenses up toa total of $60/day per guest. Guest meals are defined as those meals provided during the course of AU business when at least one non-AU employee is present. There must be a documented business purpose (must meet IRS ordinary and necessary criteria) and need for business to extend into a traditional meal time period. The cost of the meal must be reasonable, not lavish or extravagant, and the number of AU employees present to entertain the guest should be kept to a minimum. The expenses for spouses in attendance and/or alcohol servedcannotbe charged to University funds.Refer to theEntertainment Policiesfor more information.
