Several of our PIs have grants that involve the conduct of
workshops that involve individuals from around the world with
expertise in the area of study.  The grants include participant
costs to cover the travel expenses of the workshop participants.
At the end of the year, our business office issues 1099s to
particpants reflecting payment to them of these travel expenses.
Numerous particpants complain about this practice.

How does your institution handle this?  Some research administrators
believe 109s should not be issued.

HELP.

Becky Hayes Patterson
Assistant Director for Research
The University of Southwestern Louisiana
P.O. Box 43610
Lafayette, LA  70504-3610
phone: (318) 482-5811
Fax:   (318) 482-5102
e-mail: xxxxxx@usl.edu