In response to UC President Drake’s directive to implement cost-saving measures—and in anticipation of further reductions in government funding—UCLA is taking proactive steps to reduce discretionary spending while continuing to uphold the University’s academic mission.
As outlined in the May 13, 2025 memo, campus leaders are asked to carefully review all non-essential travel and entertainment activities and determine whether they should be canceled or postponed indefinitely, in accordance with the established guidelines. Please review them here.
Ensure that travel & entertainment expenses adhere to the guidelines and that preapprovals are obtained prior to incurring such expenses.
Car & driver services (limousines, executive/black cars, etc.) are not reimbursable. Travelers are encouraged to use the most economical mode of transportation.
Compensating for employee parking is a violation of university policy and is subject to internal audit review. In addition, parking requests should not be submitted through Courtesy Parking for any employee on pay status. If such charge is made on university controlled funds, the employee or the charging center/division be required to reimburse the department.
Mileage expenses incurred on or after January 1, 2026, will be reimbursed at 72.5 cents per mile.
Meal expenses incurred on or after October 2024 shall be subject to a maximum limit of $92/day.
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