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In Daily Maximum Method, added guidance on living wage/cost of living fees

In General Policy section, clarified language on booking rooms with flexible cancellation policies.

In January 2023, Stanford Financial Management Services (FMS) partnered with University IT (UIT) to launch the PTA Manager close request feature for non-sponsored PTA segments, which improved efficiency, internal controls, and data quality/accuracy. On July 31, new functionality was added that... Recent PTA Manager enhancements have added functionality to close non-sponsored PTAs and PTA segments, giving users a more convenient and streamlined user experience.

Removed lodging maximums before April 12, 2023; organized maximums table by rate and location

In "Travel Period" clarified language about time zone exception to say "or when traveling through eight or more time zones"

Clarification were made on how to manage flight cancelations and exchanges and conference hotels. Key Travel was added.

Clarified when to use Ground Transportation vs. fly; clarified how to allocate an expense for airfare classes above economy.

Minor update to General Policy/Transportation Options section.

Added link to Local Hotel Program page; created separate section for hotels that exceed policy, with reimbursement guidance.

Clarified that travelers are not required to book nonrefundable hotel rates.