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 Kate Balzer | Jul 1, 2025 | News
U-M’s Travel and Business Hosting Expense SPG was updated effective July 1, 2025. Key changes include: Extended reimbursement submission deadline from 45 to 60 days To be eligible for tax-free reimbursements, out-of-pocket expenses must be submitted and approved in...
by Kate Balzer | Jun 30, 2025 | News
As you may know, all employees are now required to use Collegiate Travel Planners (CTP), U-M’s designated travel partner, to book flights for university-related travel. This policy change will both streamline the travel booking process and ensure that U-M...
by Kateri Eisenhut | Jun 17, 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...
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 | 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...
by Ashley Torres | May 14, 2025 | News
eShipGlobal, a comprehensive shipping platform, is now available to the U-M community. This new service has a variety of benefits for users, including: The ability to compare shipping costs between carriers with UM-contracted pricing. Built-in compliance review for...
