Direct Charges/Reimbursements

A financial transaction in DaFIS used to reimburse employees for program expenses, and to make direct payment for registration fees, insurance premiums, utilities, fee refunds, and other miscellaneous one-time payment items that are not part of the purchasing or travel programs.

SUMMARY OF POLICY

• Reimbursement to University and non-University employees for out of pocket expenses.
• Refund workshop or training fees when a participant was unable to attend.
• Payment of insurance premiums.
• Payment of registration fees.
• Utility payments (i.e. gas, electric, garbage, telephone).
• Payment of memberships - see Memberships section of this Guide

PROCEDURES FOR DIRECT CHARGES

• Complete the Direct Charge form identifying vendor, purpose, and account to be charged, and obtain County Director signature.
• Original, itemized receipts must be attached for all reimbursements.
• For non-University employee reimbursements, you must include the individual's Social Security number, home address, and telephone number.
• Reimbursement for food purchases utilizing the Direct Charge process is only for food that is purchased for demonstration purposes. Use a stamp or write on the receipt that the food was "For Demonstration Purposes Only."
• For fee refunds, attach a copy of the Cash Receipt or Log with their original payment highlighted. If a refund is part of an agreement, attach a copy of the agreement specifying refund conditions (i.e. Master Gardener enrollment fees).
• Completed registration forms that clearly identify cost must be attached for payment.
• Insurance premium forms must be attached that identify terms of coverage, group name, number covered, rate per person and coverage dates.
• Original utility/telephone company invoices must be attached for payment.
• Forward the Direct Charge form and supporting documentation to the Regional Office for processing.

TIPS

• When paying registration fees as a Direct Charge, DO NOT also list them on the travel voucher.

REFERENCE/WEBSITE LINKS

UC Davis Policy & Procedure Manual, Section 330-40 Disbursement Procedures:
http://manuals.ucdavis.edu/ppm/330/330-40.htm