Dear colleagues,
I am pleased to announce adjustments to the employee recognition and business meals policies that balance fiscal responsibility with operational needs and reflect feedback we have received from the university community.
The new guidance, effective July 1, removes the annual limit to employee recognition events and increases cost limits for business meal expenses, starting in fiscal year 2026.
You will find below an overview of the changes to the Expenditure Policy and Procedures, which provide greater flexibility and reduce administrative burden.
Policy 9.11 Employee Recognition
- Units may host multiple employee recognition events each year in alignment with their respective budget and practices.
- Light refreshments cost limit: $15 per person (up from $10)
- Breakfast cost limit: $30 per person (up from $25)
- Tax and tip calculations: excluded from the limit per person
- Meals for faculty and staff recruitment: expanded criteria for attendees
I appreciate your continued feedback and partnership. For questions about these policy changes, please email me at perryg@arizona.edu.
Sincerely,
Garth Perry
Vice President of Finance and Chief Budget Officer
This email was sent to senior administrative and academic leaders; center, institute, department and unit leaders; Council of Academic Business Officers; university business officers and business offices.