Policy Update: 8.1.1 Business Meals, Food Supplies, and Alcohol
The Business & Finance Policy Office announces updates to Policy 8.1.1 Business Meals, Food Supplies, and Alcohol. The policy provides updated definitions, discusses allowable and unallowable expenses, and lists what funds can be used to purchase alcohol.
Highlights Include:
- Adds and updates definitions for business meals, catered events, food supplies, and participation costs.
- Provides examples of allowable expenses.
- Defines what funds may be utilized to purchase alcohol.
- Adds university-specific alcohol policies.
- Provides a quick-reference chart for business meal, catered event, and other related expenses, including examples of allowable and unallowable activities for each.
If you have any questions about these changes, please contact the Business & Finance Policy Office at BusFinPolicyOffice@uillinois.edu.
