From the Vice President for Finance and Management
Posted: Wednesday, June 30, 2021Updates to Travel Guidance: Effective July 1
SUNY System Administration has informed Buffalo State College that guidance related to travel and spending controls will change effective Thursday, July 1. Updated travel guidance is posted below. Information about changes related to spending controls will be shared with the campus community when it is known.
This guidance pertains to all state, Research Foundation, and Buffalo State College Foundation funds:
International travel continues to be prohibited.
All travel requests require approval of the traveler’s supervisor.
Limited domestic travel may be permitted if it is consistent with local health guidance, supports essential business of the college, and relates to
- health and safety,
- instruction and research,
- student-facing experiences (e.g., Athletics),
- revenue generation (e.g., Admissions).
With the exception of Research Foundation–sponsored travel, all requests require review and approval at spending thresholds consistent with ongoing spending constraints reviews. Proposed travel valued above $10,000 would be subject to approval of the College Budget Committee. Research Foundation sponsor-funded travel is allowable consistent with New York State and local health guidance
Travel Cards (T-Cards) will be available for use on approved travel. To reactivate T-Cards, please secure supervisor and respective cabinet member approval and submit to Bonnie Heim, director of non-contract procurement.
Questions about this update may be directed to vpfm@buffalostate.edu. Thank you for your continued support of these spending controls during these challenging times.
