The purpose of this statement is to set forth policy and define responsibility for
border city travel expenses incurred by University employees.
Preamble
The University has designated any city in a state located within 200 miles of the
borders of Kansas as a border city, except a city designated as a high-cost geographic
area. Travel expense reimbursement processed at in-state rates.
Policy
The University recognizes employees may be required to travel on official state business.
Travel to a border city under the Border City Rule does not require out-of-state travel
approval. Meal and lodging expenses incurred are reimbursed at in-state reimbursement
rates. Employee travel reimbursement should identify travel to border cities to properly
determine travel expense reimbursement. The Travel department verifies mileage figures
reported for travel outside the borders of Kansas by the means of Internet map sites.
Implementation
This policy shall be included in the WSU Policies and Procedures Manual and shared with appropriate constituencies of the University.
