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Branding & Licensing Approval Forms

Before ordering custom-printed items such as promotional items and clothing, please review the information provided on Purchasing’s website regarding Branding & Licensing. A Branding & Licensing Approval Form is required for these items and should be attached as documentation for the expense in Concur. If a purchase is made without approval, it is possible that…


Branding & Licensing Approval Forms

Before ordering custom-printed items such as promotional items and clothing, please review the information provided on Purchasing’s website regarding Branding & Licensing. A Branding & Licensing Approval Form is required for these items and should be attached as documentation for the expense in Concur. If a purchase is made without approval, it is possible that…


2024 Procurement Contract Vendor Fair

Please join us on Tuesday, April 9, 2024, as Procurement Services hosts a Contract Vendor Fair in The University of Alabama Student Center Ballroom from 10:00 AM until 1:30 PM.  Many of our current Contract Vendors will be on hand to showcase the products and services they provide for the University. We will have food…


Tax Tip: 60-Day Rule for Expense Reports

To avoid tax consequences on expense reimbursements, University employees should remember the 60-Day Rule: Expense reports for out-of-pocket expenses must be submitted within 60 days from the date the expense was incurred (in the case of travel, within 60 days from end of the trip). Per federal tax regulations, expenses submitted after 60 days will be reported…


Receipt Enhancements

Due to a recent Concur enhancement, uploaded or emailed receipts are now routed into the Available Expenses queue instead of the Receipts Library.  If you would like to turn off this feature, please visit https://concur.ua.edu/expense/ and click on Receipts Enhancement.  


Amazon Business Integration in Concur

Amazon Business Integration is now available in Concur, which allows users to quickly access Amazon receipts in Concur without saving and uploading the receipts. After items in your Amazon order ship, the receipt will show up in your available expenses as a Pending Card Transaction within 24-30 hours. To take advantage of this feature, you must verify…


New Milage Rate for 2024

The IRS has announced an increase in the standard mileage rate for 2024.  Effective January 1, 2024, the mileage rate paid to persons traveling in privately owned vehicles on official business for the state will be 67 cents per mile (up 1.5 cents from 2023). The updated mileage rate is available in Concur and on…


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…


In-State Travel

When completing an Expense Report in Concur for overnight travel within the State of Alabama, you should select the Report Type based on the reimbursement method you are using (See UA Travel Policy Section 10.0 – In-State Travel for UA Employees).  If utilizing the GSA reimbursement method, select “Domestic Overnight” as the Report Type within…


Concur Visual Theme Update

Beginning on October 2, 2023, SAP Concur will implement the SAP Fiori with Horizon visual theme for all solutions on the mobile app and the web.  With this update, UA will benefit from the following: A refreshed, modern look and feel Inclusive and accessible design for everyone Improved consistency and aligned user experience across all…


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