MTSU Policy No IV:04:13 Purchase of Meals and Refreshments for Both on and Off Campus provides additional information for completing this form. AUTHORIZATION FOR PURCHASE OF MEALS & REFRESHMENTS For Both On and Off Campus ORIGINAL ITEMIZED RECEIPTS OR INVOICE MUST BE SUBMITTED FOR REIMBURSEMENT Purchases greater than $500, except made through University's food service vendor, must have a purchase order. Vendor (W-9 attached): Location of Meal: Payment Amount: Date of Meal: Specific Purpose of Event: (Explanation below) Guest(s): IRS rules of substantiation of business expenses require documentation of time, date, place, specific topic of discussion, and attendees at the meal. Should identify all persons served; however, groups need not include specific names if a roster or registration list can be provided for audit, including number of people served. For example, "34 registered XYZ conference participants and guests." University Personnel in Attendance: Make Pymt or Reimbursement To: M# Address: City, State, & Zip: The claimant certifies by signature that NO charges for alcoholic beverages are included in the requested amount. Signature: Date Claimant (University official requesting reimbursement must have been present when the meal was purchased or refreshments served) Approved by: Approved by: Date Department Head/Higher Authority Approval (Required for All Requests) President/Vice President/Provost (Required if exception to Policy No IV:04:13) Index Number Date Acct. Code A Tennessee Board of Regents University MTSU is an equal opportunity, non-racially identifiable, educational institution that does not discriminate against individuals with disabilities. Print Form