Author: Heather Hubbard


P-Card Services: Policy Types for Concur Reports – P-Card Transactions

Concur reports can have one of the two following policy types: P-Card Non-Travel and Travel, Entertainment, & Reimbursements. Reports with incorrect policy types may need to be sent back for updates to make sure they are reviewed by the correct department in Procurement Services.The P-Card Non-Travel policy includes most items used for daily operations, such as, The Travel,…


Vendor Verification: New Gift Card Expense Types

Two new expense types have been added to the P-Card Non-Travel Policy in Concur Expense for use when reconciling gifts, gift cards, prizes, and awards.  Please use these expense types going forward so that the expenses can be appropriately reviewed. 781312 – Awards Nonmonetary-Gift/Prize/Award


Travel & Invoice: International Travel Request

All UA-related international travel for faculty and staff must be submitted using the Concur Request Module as an International Travel Request. The International Travel Request should be submitted prior to booking travel in order to provide notification to applicable departments on campus. With Concur Request, the University can consistently and thoroughly assess the risks and…


Concur Delegates

Concur allows users to set up delegates for Travel, Request, Expense, and Invoice Modules. Delegates are employees who are allowed to perform work on behalf of others. You can add a delegate to your Concur user profile and assign the delegate certain permissions.  By assigning certain permissions, you are enabling the delegate to perform specific…


New Mileage Rates for 2025

The IRS has announced an increase in the standard mileage rate for 2025.  Effective January 1, 2025, the mileage rate paid to persons traveling in privately owned vehicles on official business for the state will be 70 cents per mile (up 3 cents from 2024). The updated mileage rate is available in Concur and on…


Travel & Invoice: International Checks

Did you know a UA-issued check could be unusable if mailed internationally? Accounts Payable recommends wiring funds when paying international vendors. Please consider the following prior to selecting International Mail when processing your invoice in Concur. Checks can take months to arrive at an international address. Vendors often experience issues when cashing checks drawn on…


Vendor Verification: Stipends Paid through Concur Invoice

When submitting stipends through Concur Invoice, please ensure all required backup documentation is attached, and the correct vendor is selected for payment.  Required information includes, but is not limited to, the recipient’s name, vendor code, address, and stipend letter/documentation.  Attaching the correct and appropriate information will allow for faster payment processing.


P-Card Services: Staffing Updates

P-Card Services is pleased to announce the hiring of two new team members – Anna Carlsson and Ashley Bumgardner.  Anna is an Accounting Assistant II who audits P-Card Non-Travel expense reports, and Ashley is the P-Card Manager.  Amber Shaffer has also been promoted to P-Card Coordinator and is available to help with card maintenance and…


Unallowable/Prohibited Expenses

While the P-Card is the recommended form of payment for most purchases across campus, there are a few items that should not be paid with the P-Card.  P-Card Services regularly maintains the Unauthorized/Prohibited Expenses webpage.  For example, medications, including Tylenol, Advil, Aleve, allergy medications, etc., are not allowed to be paid with the P-Card.  If you have…


P-Card Services: University Club Dues

UA departments who join the University Club may use the P-Card as a form of payment for the membership fee, but must allocate the expense to a foundation account.  Departments can use state funds to pay for food and/or non-alcoholic beverages if it occurs as part of a University business related meal and follows the…


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