Conferences, Entertainment, etc. (286XX)

[1] Services and Supplies -- Conferences, Entertainment, etc.

28601 Conference Registration Fees
Expenditures for conference, convention and other meeting registration fees for attendance. This code may be used for the total registration fee, including any meals, lodging or incidental expenses that are part of the fee. Meals and lodging expenses incurred during travel when not included in the conference fee should be recorded in the appropriate travel account code 39xxx. For training-related registration fees or tuition, see accounts 290xx - (See revenue accounts 064xx for recording conference income when hosting conferences.)

Accounts 28602-28606 are to be used to record expenditures related to hosting conferences/workshops. Do not use these accounts for expenditures for attending a conference/workshop, etc. 

28602 Conference Housing
Costs of housing when paid as part of conference fees. Use this code for recording expenses incurred for housing attendees when hosting a conference. (See account 28601 for cost incurred when attending a conference.) (See section 13.01C[3], Conference/Workshop Expenses - Executive Office Approval Unnecessary)

28603 Conference Meals
Costs of meals which are usually catered and served during conferences and workshops. These meal costs are ordinarily included in the conference fee. Use this code for recording meal expenses incurred when hosting a conference. ((See account 28601 for cost incurred when attending a conference.) 

28604 Conference Refreshments
Costs of food, drinks and supplies for refreshment breaks during conferences, workshops and non-departmental special trips. This code is only for such costs not included in the conference fee. Use this code for recording refreshment expenses incurred when hosting a conference. (See account 28601 for cost incurred when attending a conference.)

28605 Conference Events
Costs of optional conference events not included as part of the basic conference fee. These costs may include meals, parties and special trips. Use this code for recording event expenses incurred when hosting a conference. 

28606 Conference Facilities (Tax reportable)
Costs of rental of conference facilities. Use this code for recording facility rental expenses incurred when hosting a conference. Also includes rental of AV equipment and other items required for the conference. 

28610 Entertainment
Costs incurred for amusement, diversion, social activities entertainment and any related items (e.g., tickets to shows or sporting events, meals, lodging, rentals, transportation and gratuities). (See account code 28612 - Hosting Groups and Guests.)

28611 Refreshments and Food- Departmental
Expenditures for non-alcoholic beverages and food served at business, instructional, or informational departmental meetings where attendees are PSU employees. This includes formal training, departmental staff retreats, and employee working meals. Appropriate business purpose and justification for serving food at the function is required. Meals or refreshments for regularly scheduled departmental meetings are not allowable expenses.

28612 Hosting Groups and Guests
Authorized expenditures for non-alcoholic beverages and food served in connection with the hosting of group gatherings or official guests of the institution for purposes of instruction and technical information dissemination. This includes faculty/staff recruiting, hosting of visiting scientists and guest speakers, advisory board meetings, and focus group sessions. Similar expenses for PSU-sponsored conferences are charged to account code 28603 or 28604 (Conference Meals or Refreshments

28613 Public Relations/Fund Raising
Hosting activities that are unallowable for indirect cost rate calculations and application. Examples of such events or activities are: graduation activities; recognition events for students, volunteers, dignitaries, or donors; recruiting of students; student group meetings; or other functions where there is no instruction or information formally presented. This account code can also be used for payment of promotional items connected with public relations activities. See also account code 24612 - Advertising - Institutional Promotion/Public Relations.

28614 Event Tickets
Expenditures for event tickets purchased from departments within the institution, for example tickets to shows or sporting events.

28620 Non-Stipend Room and Board
Payments to families, rooming houses and dormitories on behalf of students for room and board charges that are direct program costs rather than student aid. Use this code when a lump-sum program fee includes room and board (e.g., overseas studies).

28630 Non-OUS Participant Support - Tuition and Registration Fees
Participant support for non-PSU students and employees for tuition or registration fees paid to non-PSU entities and are supported by receipts.

28631 Non-OUS Participant Support - Other
Miscellaneous participant support costs for non-PSU students and employees documented by receipts. Do not use this code for expenditures related to tuition, registration fees, room & board, books and travel related expenditures. (see specific 2863x accounts for these expenditures).

28632 Non OUS Participant Support - Non Resident Alien (Tax reportable)
Non-PSU, Non-Resident Alien participant support costs that are not documented by receipts. Code covers tuition and registrations fees, stipends, room and board, and book allowances. It excludes travel. Transactions are 1042S reportable.

28633 Non OUS Participant Support - Book Allowance
Payments made to a non-PSU participant, either as a book allowance or reimbursement of expenditures to buy books. Expenditures must be supported by receipts.

28634 Non OUS Participant Support - Room and Board
Expenditures for room and board covering charges incurred by non-PSU participants under training or research programs. The expenditure must be documented by receipts.

28635 Non OUS Participant Support - Travel Payment
Payments made on behalf of non-PSU participants for travel in connection with the objective of the fund grant. This code applies to transportation, meals, lodging, and miscellaneous travel expenses. Expenses must be documented with receipts.

28636 Non OUS Participant Support - No Receipts (tax reportable)
Non-PSU participant support costs that are not documented by receipts. Code includes tuition and registration fees, stipends, room and board, and book allowances. Transactions are 1099 reportable.

28637 Non OUS Participant Support - Foreign Source
Non-PSU, Non-Resident Alien participant support costs that are not documented by receipts. The participant never entered the United States so the payment is considered "Foreign Source Income". Code includes tuition and registration fees, stipends, room and board, and book allowances.

28650 Trade Show/Event Fees
Expenditures related to participation in trade shows and similar events. Expenses include booth registration fees and associated costs.

28699 Other Conference/Entertainment Expense
Expenses for conference and entertainment costs not otherwise specified.