Clemson University spent $14.8 million in travel-related expenses during last budget year - Kirk Brown, Anderson Independent Mail

Clemson University spent $14.8 million on travel-related expenses during the budget year that ended June 30, which is more than any other state agency, according to a recent report. Clemson's expenses included $9 million for out-state travel and $2.63 million for in-state travel. The university also spent almost $1.9 million for in-state and out-of-state registration fees, as well as nearly $1.5 million for non-state employee travel expenses. The figures were included in annual travel report compiled by state Comptroller Richard Eckstrom. The amount that Clemson spent on travel-related expenses in the last budget year represented an 8 percent increase over its $13.7 million in travel expenses during the 2015-2016 budget year. http://www.independentmail.com/story/news/local/2017/11/03/report-clemson-university-spent-14-8-million-travel-related-expenses-during-last-budget-year/830379001/