Term Paper-Travel Expense Policy ADM 3360B Prof: Gilles Levasseur By: Hanyu Feng October 5th Table of Contents Executive Summary 1 Key Recommendations 1 Introductions 2 Explanation, objective and ethical issues 3 Method of processes 4 Business Relationship 5 Clauses 6 (list of all the clauses I will be writing, header for each one Application of Legal Principles 21 Recommendations 28 Legal Measures 31 Problem scenarios 32 Legal provisions 33 Attached Documents 36 References 37 Executive Summary Travelling allowances payable are designed to ensure that employees are compensated for additional expenditure genuinely incurred whilst on official business away from their normal work base. the recommendations made within this report would be expected to be implemented within three months from the date of the report to ensure that the major areas of risk have either been resolved or that necessary controls are in place there are four assurances to be taken control of, to ensure appropriate policy and procedures are in place; to ensure there are appropriate controls and adequate segregation of duties regarding the authorization of individual claims; allowances and expenses are claimed and paid in accordance with the authority’s current rules and regulation and payment is made through the payroll (not personally?); to ensure there are appropriate monitoring and exception reports in place. 1. One person with travel industry knowledge should write the policy
Report and record outcome – the findings of the risk assessment must be recorded and all those involved and who need to know should be given explanations and information on how these risks can be prevented and/or controlled.
updates and changes as to when these become in place and receive yearly ‘safeguarding alerts
correct staff payments , legislative requirements accurate invoicing ,correct production recording , accurate stock holdings ,re-order level monitoring , audit requirements
To ensure that all concerns / complaints are dealt with in accordance with the
Assessor should follow procedures and policies at all times and ensure they are up to date with regulations and legislation, ensure equality and diversity and monitor own work.
* Take responsibility to ensure the staffs are given appropriate information, instruction, training and supervision in order to comply with Health and Safety rules and procedures.
This ensures that all organisations under their watch are working to a set of rules and regulations that apply to them. They regulate the care given and inspect institutions to ensure that optimal care that conforms to
Facilitates the flow of documents/information to and from the unit, and ensures financial integrity and consistency by controlling, in accordance with policy, purchase and payment authorities, receipt of goods and services, requisitions, reconciliation of accounts and travel accounts.
to be adhered to, and whether funding would be available to send the desired staff
To ensure that all concerns / complaints are dealt with in accordance with the procedures.
Create a professional report detailing the information above as an initial draft of the risk
Based on the organization you have selected, this week you will write a (500 word maximum) plus a spreadsheet) Critical Risk Assessment and Milestones Schedule that addresses the following (guidelines):
What further research or pilot studies need to be done, if any, before incorporating findings into practice to assure both safety and effectiveness?
1. How are these types of policies and procedures, which limit liability, developed within departments?