Quality Enhancement
at the university of essex

 

 

Periodic Review External Expert: fees and expenses

 
External Experts - What can be charged
 

Accommodation

Catering

Departmental Financial Transfer

Fees

Main Meal

NYS Travel Limited

Postage
Printing

Reimbursement of Expenses

Travel/Subsistence


Expenditure Codes:

5560-NT00100    Travel and subsistence
5650-NT00100    Hospitality
 

Description What we will pay Process Charge Code to use
Accommodation (for one night)      
Accommodation at different venue Overnight stay and breakfast (see below re main meal)

If invoiced send to QAEO for payment

External could claim as part of expenses

5650-NT00100
Catering      
This applies to all catering orders Up to £18.50 per head (1 department member and 1 external)
See Main Meals
Confirmation from Catering Services (DCT's) must be sent to the QAEO 5650-NT00100
Departmental Financial Transfer      
Transfer Requisition forms This form is mainly used for hospitality see Main Meals The requisition (DT numbered forms) must be sent to the QAEO for signature 5650-NT00100

 

Fees      
  The University will pay an appointment fee of £250 This is organised by the QAEO  
Main Meal      
Elsewhere Up to £18.50 per head (1 department member and 1 external)
  • Staff member pays, claim and receipt to QAEO

  • External pays claim via expenses

NOTE:
Any costs above £18.50 per head will be charged to the department

5650-NT00100
NYS Travel Limited      
Travel Requisition forms

See Travel/Subsistence

Air fares at the cheapest rate (tourist or economy) will only be reimbursed  after approval by the QAEO.

 
A copy of the requisition (T numbered forms) must be sent to the QAEO 5560-NT00100

 

Postage      
  Department to reimburse    
Printing QAEO will pay for copying of documentation Pink copy of the requisition must be sent to the QAEO 5155-NT00100
Reimbursement of Expenses      
Reimbursement Forms This form is used for hospitality see Main Meals The requisition  must be sent to the QAEO for signature 5650-NT00100
Travel/Subsistence      

Public Transport

  • Actual expenditure on second-class rail, bus or coach fares will be reimbursed.

  • Cheap day returns should be used where applicable. Car parking fees at a station will be reimbursed.

  • Exceptionally, and in approved cases, air fares at the cheapest rate (tourist or economy) will be reimbursed only after approval by the QAEO.

  • If travelling by 1st class travel, the difference between 1st and 2nd class travel will be borne by the department.

The External Expert to complete an Expense Claim Form and send to the QAEO for signature 5560-NT00100

Privately Owned Vehicles

Approved rate 45p per mile for the first 10,000 per annum, and 25p per mile thereafter.
Car mileage may only be claimed where public transport was not available
.
Approval for reimbursement will only be given when one of the following reasons applies and is stated on the front of this form.

  • public transport was not available

  • apparatus or bulky items were carried

  • the saving of time could be warranted

  • the stated number of people travelling together made it economic.

Taxi fares may also be claimed in the above circumstances.

Motorcycles, Scooters and Mopeds

Approved rate 22p per mile

The External Expert to complete an Expense Claim Form and send to the QAEO for signature 5560-NT00100
Subsistence

Staff travelling on University business may reclaim reasonable out-of-pocket costs of subsistence, subject to the approval of the appropriate budget holder, and provided the claim is fully receipted and vouched.
Postage costs for return of scripts etc will be paid for by the department.

Complete an Expense Claim Form and send to the QAEO for signature 5560-NT00100

Vouching Receipts

With the exception of approved mileage claims, receipts are required to enable us to process the travel and subsistence claim efficiently.  Please ensure that these are attached to the claim form.  

   
Note: When sending any claim for meals, please indicate the name(s) of the External Expert(s) and the number of staff attending the meal.

 


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