W. Va. Code R. § 148-ADM-5 - Lodging

5.1 Reimbursement

5.1.1 Allowable reimbursement for lodging shall include the actual expenses for overnight accommodations and all applicable taxes and surcharges.

5.1.2 Reimbursement for a single occupancy shall be at the least expensive single room rate available.

5.1.3 For multiple occupancy, reimbursement may be claimed fully by one traveler with no claim filed by the other traveler, or each traveler may be reimbursed at equal percentages of the total actual cost for accommodations.

5.1.4 If a change in the lodging charge is incurred, the change is reimbursable if the traveler is directed by the appropriate agency officer to change her or his travel plans, or in other extenuating circumstances, as approved by the immediate supervisor of the traveler. Charges incurred due to the failure of the traveler to notify the facility will be considered the personal expense of the traveler.

5.1.5 It is not mandatory to reserve hotels through the contracted travel agency vendor. However; in the case where a third party booking incurs a service fee, that fee will not be reimbursed (i.e. some internet sites charge a service fee for booking hotels).

5.2 Receipts

5.2.1 Receipts are required for lodging reimbursement. The hotel/motel invoice or folio shall be the official document utilized for reimbursement to the traveler.

5.3 Direct Billing

5.3.1 Lodging may be direct billed if allowed by the spending units' administrative policies and procedures. The traveler must attach a copy of the lodging invoice or other proof of lodging to the expense account settlement.

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W. Va. Code R. § 148-ADM-5