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UGAF@Work – Meal, Entertainment & Alcohol Form

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Meal, Entertainment & Alcohol Form

This form is required to be submitted in UGAF@Work for all meal, entertainment, and event/function payment and reimbursement requests. Please review the UGAF Meal, Entertainment, and Alcohol Policy before submitting to confirm documentation and approval requirements.

Payee Information

New vendors should be setup in the UGAF database prior to submission of payment request.
Employee (Payee) will receive an emailed copy of completed form.
Submitter will receive an emailed copy of completed form.
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Type of Meeting, Entertainment, or Event/Function

Select an event type to view definitions.

Employee Business Meeting

An Employee Business Meeting is typically conducted during normal UGA business hours and is generally limited to UGA employees. The primary purpose of the meeting must be to conduct University business.

  • Meals, non-alcoholic beverages, and/or snacks may be included.
  • Alcohol cannot be served or consumed.
  • Spending limits: $25 Breakfast/$40 Lunch/$70 Dinner per person, including taxes, fees, and gratuity.
  • Required documentation:
    • Attendee list (attach in UGAF@Work or enter below)
    • Agenda (attach in UGAF@Work)
    • Itemized receipt(s)

Business Entertainment — Meal or Meal and Alcohol

Includes meals or entertainment involving individuals external to UGA, such as donors, prospects, or prospective employees, for the purpose of building or maintaining a business relationship.

  • Spending limit: $75.00 per person, excluding taxes, fees, and gratuity.
  • Required documentation:
    • Attendee list (attach in UGAF@Work or enter below)
    • Itemized receipt(s) that clearly identify food versus alcohol

Business Entertainment — Alcohol and/or Non-Meal Food

Includes entertainment involving individuals external to UGA, such as donors, prospects, or prospective employees, for the purpose of building or maintaining a business relationship.

  • Spending limit: $75.00 total, including taxes, fees, and gratuity.
  • Required documentation:
    • Attendee list (attach in UGAF@Work or enter below)
    • Itemized receipt(s)

Business Entertainment - Employee Team Building

Includes meals or entertainment involving UGA employees when the primary purpose is camaraderie, team building, or boosting morale.

  • Required documentation (attach in UGAF@Work or enter below):
    • Attendee list
    • Itemized receipt(s)
    • Documented pre-approval by the Dean, VP, Director, or delegate

Event/Function

An Event/Function is a planned gathering that may include a meal and/or entertainment and is intended for a broader audience and typically involves individuals external to UGA (e.g., donors, prospects, alumni) for the purpose of conducting University Business. It is typically recurring and includes a preplanned budget.

  • Required documentation:
    • An attendee list or, if a confirmed attendee list is unavailable, an invitation list (attach in UGAF@Work or enter below)
    • An agenda, except for fundraising, alumni, and ticketed events
    • Itemized receipt(s)
Please provide the specific location of the event or activity, including the building, room number, address, or other identifying details, as applicable.
Was the Dean or Academic Vice President responsible for approving payments from the related governing fund also a participant in the meeting, entertainment, or event/function?(Required)
Important
If the Dean or Academic Vice President responsible for approving payments from the governing fund was a participant in the meeting, entertainment, or event/function, approval by the Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs/Provost is required. Documentation evidencing the required approval must be submitted in UGAF@Work along with the payment or reimbursement request.

Attendee Information

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Attendance List(Required)
Name
Relationship to University
 

Funding Source

Attestation

Was Alcohol Served?(Required)
Alcohol Service Guideline Attestation
When alcohol is purchased or provided for an Event/Function, the Foundation requires compliance with the guidelines set forth in the “UGA Event Alcohol Guidelines.” Please review the guidelines and check the box below to certify that the guidelines were followed.
Alcohol Attestation(Required)

Expense Details

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! Alcohol exceeds 30% of Food & Alcohol. Please see below for additional instructions.
! Food and Alcohol exceed $75.00 per person. Please see below for additional instructions.
(e.g.; fees for servers, bartenders, corkage and room usage fees)
! Gratuity Exceeds 25% of Food, Alcohol, Fees, and Taxes. Please see below for additional instructions.
! Expenditure exceeds allowable per person limit. Please see below for additional instructions.
Employee Business Meeting Exception
The spending limits for Employee Business Meetings that include meals are $25 per person for breakfast, $40 per person for lunch, and $70 per person for dinner, inclusive of taxes, gratuities, and applicable fees. If these limits are exceeded, the reimbursement or payment request must be approved by the applicable Dean, Vice President, or Director. This approval authority may not be delegated. Documentation evidencing the required approval must be submitted in UGAF@Work with the reimbursement or payment request.
Alcohol Exception
The amount spent on alcohol exceeds 30% of the subtotal for food and alcohol. In accordance with UGAF policy, the reimbursement or payment request must be approved by the applicable Dean, Vice President, or Director. This approval authority may not be delegated. Documentation evidencing the required approval must be submitted in UGAF@Work with the reimbursement or payment request.
Gratuity Exception
The general guideline for gratuity is 25% of the subtotal for food, alcohol, fees, and taxes. If gratuity exceeds 25%, the reimbursement or payment request must be approved by the applicable Dean, Vice President, or Director. This approval authority may not be delegated. Documentation evidencing the required approval must be submitted in UGAF@Work with the reimbursement or payment request.
Business Entertainment - Meal or Meal and Alcohol Exception
The spending limit for Business Entertainment is $75.00 per person, exclusive of taxes, gratuities, and fees. If the spending limit is exceeded, the reimbursement or payment request must be approved by the applicable Dean, Vice President, or Director. This approval authority may not be delegated. Documentation evidencing the required approval must be submitted in UGAF@Work with the reimbursement or payment request.
Business Entertainment - Alcohol and/or Non-Meal Food Exception
The spending limit for Business Entertainment Meetings with 'Drinks Only' or 'Drinks with Non-meal Foods' is $75.00 for food and alcohol, excluding taxes, gratuities, and fees). If this limit is exceeded, the reimbursement or payment request must be approved by the applicable Dean, Vice President, or Director. This approval authority may not be delegated. Documentation evidencing the required approval must be submitted in UGAF@Work with the reimbursement or payment request.
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