NSF - 21-1-007 - Finding5Rec.4

Direct Clemson to strengthen its administrative and management processes and procedures surrounding the approval of travel expense reports. Updated procedures could include: a. Establishing clear guidance regarding the allowability of registration fees when individuals are no longer able to attend the event. b. Developing a procedure to evaluate travel that occurs near the end of an award and remove any travel costs associated with trips that occur after the award expires. c. Conducting annual training for individuals responsible for reviewing and approving expense reports within each department, to define what expenses are allowable on a sponsored program. d. Establishing clear guidance regarding the booking of lodging and what constitutes moderately priced accommodations. e. Reviewing all foreign airfare purchases before charging them to sponsored programs to verify that the airfare complies with the Fly America Act.