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OOP reimbursement reminder: Submit after trip or event
Enforcement of the updated policy requiring submission of out-of-pocket business expenses after the trip, event, or receipt of goods/services began...
UK ETA: new entry requirement starting February 2026
The United Kingdom’s new pre-travel entry system, Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA), is part of the UK’s move toward a more streamlined and...
Per diem or hosting? Get travel meal expense reporting right
Accurate meal expense reporting during university business travel means knowing when to claim per diem versus hosted business meals. Understanding...
New CTA routing, unused ticket process enhance Lightning airfare booking
Lightning recently introduced two booking process enhancements designed to clarify CTA routing and simplify how unused tickets are applied—making...
Watch the January 2026 Buying Blue CoP recording and read the Q&A
Over 500 people attended the latest Buying Blue Community of Practice webinar to learn more about the following topics: Phase 2 of the Procurement...
Virtual town hall on pouring rights at U-M
U-M employees, retirees, students, and alumni can attend a virtual town hall on pouring rights at the university next month. The town hall will...
Temporary employees can now apply for PCards and Travel & Hosting Cards
We have expanded PCard and Travel & Hosting Card eligibility to include employees with regular—and temporary—appointments. Temporary employees...
Make your Amazon Business shopping experience easier
Since the U-M Amazon Business account launched in May, Procurement Services and Finance Customer Care have gathered helpful insights. Here are some...