Travel expenses are governed by the Business and Travel Expense Policy (T92-031, Appendix C) and associated Standards. Travelers must abide by the Business and Travel Expense Policy and associated Standards for allowability of travel expenses and reimbursement of travel expenses.
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Travelers must abide by the Business and Travel Expense Policy and associated Standards for allowability of travel expenses and reimbursement of travel expenses: The risk associated with the Travel, despite mitigation measures, poses an unacceptable risk to health, safety, or well-being of the Traveler or The risk associated with the Travel, despite mitigation measures, poses an unacceptable…
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In accordance with M.G.L. c. 75, § 32, the University has the authority to require a Traveler to leave or evacuate a given location in the event of a voluntary or mandatory evacuation order by the U.S. Government or when, in its sole judgement and discretion, the University determines continued presence in that location may seriously endanger health, safety or well-being of University Travelers…
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Travelers must comply with all local, state, federal and national laws and regulations, even if such laws are more restrictive than those applicable in their home jurisdiction. Travelers must comply with the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (“FCPA”) and 18 USC Section 201, which prohibit bribery of and by foreign officials. Travelers must comply with all export control requirements for all…
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Personal Travel is travel that is not University Travel. Personal Side Trips are Personal Travel made by a University Traveler while on University Travel. Personal Side Trips include travel adjacent to and during University Travel. Examples of Personal Side Trips: A Traveler is on approved University Travel to Germany from June 14 through June 24. The Traveler arranges and goes on Personal Travel…
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Travel Risk Management Advisory Committee (TARMAC). The University shall establish a systemwide Travel and Risk Management Advisory Committee (TARMAC). TARMAC Responsibilities and Authorities. TARMAC has authority to designate High-Risk Destinations and set criteria used in designating High-Risk Destinations. High-Risk Destinations designated by TARMAC and/or High-Risk Designations meeting the…
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(proposed content for discussion) Each Campus/UMPO must develop and implement a pre-departure High-Risk Travel Destination Request Review Protocol for identifying and reviewing all anticipated University Travel to or through High-Risk Destinations for the respective Campus/UMPO. Protocol should be written and publicly available for the University Travelers. Protocol should include Export Control…
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University Travelers traveling with University Devices or accessing University Data remotely shall not create data security or other confidentiality risks that cannot be effectively mitigated. Travelers traveling with University Device(s) and/or University Data on University Travel to a High-Risk Destination or Elevated Cybersecurity Risk Destination must comply with cybersecurity, connectivity,…
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When traveling internationally, University Travelers are “exporters” of any tangible items and technical information they take with them and/or share abroad. Therefore, University Travelers traveling to an International Destination(s) must comply with all export control and sanctions laws, regulations and requirements including, but not limited to, proper handling, transfer, access, storage,…
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Insurance: The University maintains international travel accident and sickness insurance. The insurance policy is maintained by UMass Treasurer’s Office. The insurance policy provides coverage to University Travelers while on approved University Travel to ensure Traveler access to medical support and services to support safety while on international University Travel. Emergency Travel Assistance…
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