Question

SUBJECT: GENERAL TRAVEL
I. ALLOWABLE EXPENSES
Occasionally employees will need to travel. Travel may be required for
company business or to allow employees to attend necessary training or
trade association activities. Employees are expected to be as conservative as
possible when incurring travel expenses and expenses should normally
amount to less than the maximum limitations.
A. LODGING
Lodging expenses incurred within the state while on authorized travel will be
reimbursable to the maximum shown on Addendum I. Lodging expenses
incurred out of the state while on authorized travel will be reimbursed to the
maximum shown on Addendum II. En-route lodging will be allowed for only
one day each way on trips of long duration. Sales taxes on lodging costs are
reimbursable.
B. MEALS
Actual expenses for meals while on authorized travel will be reimbursed,
subject to the maximum rates provided on Addendum III. When the
expenses for an official banquet or a meeting or conference are in excess of
the above limits, the excess will be allowed provided a receipt is submitted
or an appropriate explanation is provided on the travel claim form.
C. MISCELLANEOUS EXPENSES
Expenses for entertainment, laundry, valet service, tips, etc., are personal
expenses and will not be reimbursed. Charges for cell phone calls on official
business will be allowed provided an explanation is included on the travel
claim. Registration fees for approved conferences and conventions will be
reimbursed if authorized in advance. Receipts must accompany claims for
reimbursement of all expenses that exceed $5.50. Receipts are required for
taxi fares, bus fares, subway fares, tolls and ferry fees regardless of amount
claimed. A baggage handling fee of up to $5.50 per hotel will be permitted.

Which is the best summary of the document?

A)
B)
C)
D)
This document details a company's policies regarding expenses incurred by employees on
company trips and covers lodging, meals, and miscellaneous expenses.
This document details a company's policies regarding employee travel expenses. The
longest section is about miscellaneous expenses like entertainment and phone calls
This document details a company's policies regarding employee travel expenses and
explains that, if you travel on company business, you should keep receipts for everything.
This document is about what the company will and won't pay for when an employee goes
on a company trip.

Answer 1

A

Reason: Option A accurately summarizes that the policy covers employee travel expenses and specifically mentions the three main sections—lodging, meals, and miscellaneous expenses.