by Ashley Torres | Aug 12, 2026 | News
Beginning September 1, 2026, travel expenses charged to sponsored funds may only be submitted or processed after the trip has occurred. This requirement applies to employee, student, and guest travel. Travel expenses include airfare, lodging, ground transportation,...
by Ashley Torres | Aug 3, 2026 | News
Procurement Services is sharing several updates about ordering through the Staples catalog in Marketsite+, including changes now in effect for beverage purchases, the transition of AVI Foodsystems breakroom and coffee service purchasing to Staples, and a request for...
by Ashley Torres | Jul 8, 2026 | News
Effective July 1, 2026, U-M’s business hosting limits have been updated based on university-wide survey feedback and spend data. The updated limits apply per person, per day: Hosting Category Limit Update Breakfast $30 None Lunch $50 Increase Dinner $80 Increase...
by Ashley Torres | Jul 8, 2026 | News
Procurement Services is preparing updates to Marketsite+ catalogs to support U-M’s exclusive pouring rights agreement with Coca-Cola. The target date for these changes is August 3, 2026. Once the updates are made, beverage products covered by the Coca-Cola agreement...
by Ashley Torres | Jul 8, 2026 | News
Three new University-Wide branded promotional product suppliers will be available in Marketsite+ beginning July 20, following a recent competitive sourcing event. The supplier catalogs will be enabled with single sign-on (SSO) and available through Marketsite+:...
by Ashley Torres | Jul 8, 2026 | News
Following a recent competitive bid process, Staples has been awarded a new university-wide contract and will continue to provide office supplies through the Staples catalog in Marketsite+. The new contract also expands Staples’ role to include ink and toner, breakroom...
by Ashley Torres | Jul 8, 2026 | News
Effective July 1, 2026, the minimum monthly credit limit and single transaction limit for the PCard and Travel & Hosting Card increased to $10,000. This change better aligns card limits with other university thresholds, including the buying threshold and the...
by Ashley Torres | Jun 10, 2026 | News
Each year during February, March, and April, the Office of Undergraduate Admissions welcomes hundreds of admitted students and their families to U-M’s Ann Arbor campus as part of their Campus Days program. CTP played an important role in supporting this year’s...
by Ashley Torres | Jun 10, 2026 | News
Whether a meal is considered a travel expense, a hosted business meal, or a guest/non-employee expense affects how it is reimbursed and reported. Use the guidance below to help determine the correct process. Travel Meals Travel meals are individual meals purchased by...
by Ashley Torres | Jun 10, 2026 | News
The European Union has delayed the launch of the European Travel Information and Authorisation System (ETIAS), which is now expected to begin in Q4 2026. Once implemented, ETIAS will be required for U.S. passport holders and other visa-exempt travelers visiting...
