University Spending Guidelines

Financial stewardship will be a continued focus for the fiscal year 2026. The following guidelines remain in place:

• Prioritized hiring and personnel actions requests will be escalated for review by the Recommendation Committee.
  • The Recommendation Committee will consist of the Provost, Chief Financial Officer and the President’s Chief of Staff.
• Promotion and tenure for faculty will not be affected.

• Travel should be limited to essential University business as prioritized by the vice president or dean.
• All travel requests must be approved by the vice president or dean.

• Spending should be limited to essential supplies and contracts (to include consulting agreements and other items) as prioritized by the vice president or dean.

• Facility projects, capital and non-capital projects will be subject to review and evaluation by senior leadership.
• Feasibility studies will be limited to prioritized projects only.

• Hospitality expenses should be limited to essential University business and must be approved by the vice president or dean.
• Purchase of food and beverages for internal meetings, trainings and retreats should be limited. Exceptions may apply with vice president or dean approval.
• Student-focused hospitality events are allowable but must comply with University guidelines and total cost approved by the vice president or dean prior to the event.

If you have any questions, please email finops@clemson.edu.