All UAB revenue must be deposited into an official UAB bank account using UAB's official cash deposit procedures. Once funds are deposited into a university account, they are considered public funds and fall under the laws of the State of Alabama and UAB’s institutional guidelines.

UAB may pay for meals and refreshments "incidental to the meeting" which are served during formal internal meetings whose primary purpose is UAB business. The proper paperwork must be completed (including the date, time, description of meeting and attendees) when charging the University for meal costs. No alcohol or alcohol-related costs will be paid for or reimbursed by UAB.

This policy describes the two types of cost sharing, "mandatory" and "voluntary," their purposes within the Univeristy, and the cost sharing requirements by federal cost accounting regulations.

All costs gained for the same purpose in like circumstances must be treated as either direct or indirect costs. Direct costs are those costs specified or directly assigned to a sponsored project, instructional activity, or institutional activity. Indirect costs are those that are cannot be matched to a sponsored project, instructional activity, or institutional activity.

Unlawful possession, use, manufacture, distribution, or dispensing of illicit drugs, controlled substances, or alcoholic beverages by any UAB employee is prohibited.

This attachment for the Drug-free Workplace Policy outlines the risks associated with the use of drugs and alcohol.

This attachment to the Drug-free Workplace Policy outlines the federal penalties and sanctions for illegal possession of a controlled substance.

This attachment to the Drug-Free Workplace Policy describes available programs through UAB offering counseling and assistance for drug and alcohol abuse.

UAB may reimburse moving expenses for certain types of employees. UAB typically covers only the cost of a professional moving company's transportation of household goods. Certain restrictions regarding the time of the move and expenses apply.

In some instances, reasonable entertainment costs may be funded by UAB. This document describes the types of events which may be compensated by the university.