by Ashley Torres | Aug 13, 2025 | News
Before booking travel through CTP, it’s essential to ensure your profile is up-to-date. Much of the profile information is pre-populated from the U-M HR system, however, it is important to verify that it is correct. Verify existing information: Full legal name...
by Ashley Torres | Aug 13, 2025 | News
University guests—including students traveling for academic purposes—may book their own airfare and seek reimbursement through the Travel and Business Hosting Expense Report (TBHER). Alternatively, if a U-M employee books airfare on behalf of a university guest, they...
by Ashley Torres | Aug 7, 2025 | News
Nearly 600 people attended the latest Buying Blue Community of Practice webinar to learn more about the following topics: The Procurement Optimization Program and a review of Procurement Services’ accomplishments in FY 2025. Travel & expense updates + SPG...
by Ashley Torres | Jul 14, 2025 | News
The Emburse Enterprise PDF functionality has been updated based on feedback from focus group sessions with approvers held in March. Notable changes include: General updates: Added Report Approvers Standardized Business Purpose List, Department Reference, and Merchant...
by Ashley Torres | Jul 14, 2025 | News
The University of Michigan offers two convenient payment solutions for employees who make departmental purchases or submit business expense reimbursements for hosting, supplies, or travel. The PCard streamlines departmental purchasing and eliminates the hassle of...
by Ashley Torres | Jul 14, 2025 | News
Before initiating a purchase, it’s essential to understand whether the item or service falls under the university’s Restricted Commodity and Special Approvals Table, a key reference that lists goods and services requiring: Special review or prior approval...
by Ashley Torres | Jul 14, 2025 | News
Purchasing at U-M can be seamless and efficient when you use the right tools and follow best practices. The PO Center offers the following tips—along with key resources—to ensure your requests are processed smoothly and without delay. Contracts under $50,000 still...
by Ashley Torres | Jun 11, 2025 | News
The Travel Program Team has engaged in many valuable discussions following the Collegiate Travel Planners (CTP) airfare booking requirement policy change. Understandably, this change has been met with some uncertainty. While the announcement has prompted thoughtful...
by Ashley Torres | May 14, 2025 | Uncategorized
Starting July 1, 2025, all employees traveling on university business will be required to book airfare through Collegiate Travel Planners (CTP), U-M’s designated travel partner. The new requirement was announced in an April 14 email from U-M’s executive vice...
by Ashley Torres | May 14, 2025 | News
With the Ann Arbor Art Fair set to take place from July 17-19, the U-M community is encouraged to anticipate delivery delays during this period. The event significantly increases local traffic and city visitor volumes, which can impact the receipt of goods on Central...
