With FY2024 ending in a few short weeks, it is important to note the below dates to ensure that Procurement Services can process all orders and post all transactions to Banner within the Financial Accounting deadlines: New bids should have been requested by Tuesday, September 3, 2024, at 5:00 p.m. buyBama Purchase Orders must be created…
Purchases made within or shipped to the state of Alabama are exempt from state sales tax if they are charged to state funds (Chart A). Several merchants around Tuscaloosa have specific requirements for allowing purchases to be made without sales tax. Please visit the Tax Office’s website for specific instructions on making purchases with the…
Relocation/Moving Allowance Reminder There are two options for the timing of moving allowance payments: Prior to Employment Start Date: If the moving allowance is paid in advance of the employment start date, no taxes are withheld at the time of issuance. However, applicable taxes will be withheld from one or more regular paychecks once the employee is…
Concur allows the user to set up a delegate 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 certain permissions to that delegate, enabling them to perform specific tasks on your behalf. …
The U.S. Bank Customer Service number (800-344-5696) listed on the back of all UA P-Cards is a valuable resource for cardholders. In addition to activating your card, reporting a card lost/stolen, and finding out why your purchase has declined, you can find out the following: Current Balance: The amount that has been charged in the…
When reviewing flights on both Concur and external booking sites, some travelers contact us, stating that cheaper flights can be found outside of the system. When researching these instances, we typically determine that the traveler is not comparing the same fare/class of ticket. Concur does not automatically display the lowest basic fares, as these are…
Section 6.3 of the UA Spending Policy details the documentation required for any entertainment expenditures. Completing the Entertainment Expense Form will ensure that the following is documented in accordance with UA Policy. If you can include all required information below in the Concur Expense Report or Concur Invoice, the Entertainment Expense Form does not have to be attached. Identification of…
Please remember that due to the availability of local carriers in various countries and locations, international airfare bookings are exempt from the Concur booking requirement. These bookings must still be paid for with a UA P-Card. Travelers do not need to reach out to Accounts Payable for prior approval of international bookings outside of the…
Transactions with a posting date between March 26 – April 25 will be due by 5pm on May 28. Cards will be suspended on May 29.
It’s almost summertime at UA, and many faculty and staff members are traveling for both business and pleasure. If you are planning on going out of town for an extended period of time, a little preparation can go a long way in preventing any disruption in p-card usage for you and your department. If you…
