When traveling on UA business, travelers often incur several expenses prior to the trip such as airfare reservations, conference registration, and hotel deposits. These expenses should be reconciled and submitted according to the P-Card deadlines even if this occurs prior to the trip. When doing so, the traveler should use either the transaction date or…
Effective October 1, 2024, and in accordance with federal regulations, the threshold for capitalization of moveable equipment will increase from an acquisition value of $5,000 to an acquisition value of $10,000. In Banner and Concur, account names will change to reflect the increased threshold. Please be aware of this change and use the correct account…
The Concur homepage is getting an enhancement in mid-to-late October. This update will not affect any features or functionality – it will only change the look and feel of the home page with the addition of a menu bar and a tile format. All screenshots included in the Concur training courses and reference materials on…
Fiscal Year 2025 is here! We can’t wait to help with your procurement plan to meet your needs, reach your goals, and help ensure smooth operations and cost savings. Purchasing wants to hear what you have planned for 2025 and help guide departments when you are mapping out timelines and procurements for the upcoming year.…
When submitting invoices for payment through the Concur Invoice module, please make sure to select the vendor that matches the vendor name and address listed on the invoice documentation. This can be done by comparing the Vendor Information displayed in Concur to the information on the Invoice documentation (Vendor Invoice, Vendor Disclosure Statements, Independent Contract…
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…
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…
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…
