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October 2022 Travel Optimization Update

Posted by Courtney on November 29, 2022

October 2022 Travel Optimization Update

As anticipated, September saw an increase in travel requests as activity picked up—for both booking and reimbursement services. It was our busiest month yet with 827 new service requests! The following are key updates and reminders for the month:

Cases requiring a rework delay the processing of ALL cases. Please review the Top 3 Contributors to Reimbursement Rework article to help prevent:

  • Incomplete information and documentation
  • Inaccurate accounting information
  • Policy violations

Travel training continues.

August, 2022 Travel Optimization Update

Posted by Courtney on August 22, 2022

August, 2022 Travel Optimization Update

The summer has been busy with work to improve travel processes. The first change you may notice is that we are now the Reimbursement Processing Support Unit (RPS). As travel booking becomes more wide-spread, this new name reflects our tightened focus. We have added information about our travel optimization efforts. Some of the highlights to our work are noted below. The full status is available in the latest Travel Optimization Recommendations Update… Read more

July 1, 2022 Changes to Travel Reimbursements

Posted by Courtney on June 29, 2022

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Good afternoon!

As a result of the Travel Optimization Taskforce’s work, as well as approval from the University Advisory Board, a few changes to the travel reimbursement process will take place effective July 1, 2022:

  • M&IE Reimbursements
    • Reimbursements will be made at 100% of the maximum allowable reimbursement rate as defined by the State of Arizona (less any meals that were provided).
    • Receipts are no longer required and should not be submitted.
    • This change applies to employees and students.
    • Development is currently… Read more

Travel Optimization Taskforce Report 6.28.2022

Posted by semp on June 28, 2022

June 28, 2022

Dear Lumberjacks,

I am pleased to share the results of our Travel Optimization Taskforce’s work. I would like to offer my sincere thanks to all who served as part of this group for the investment of their time and energy to develop this comprehensive report, which includes many thoughtful considerations for how we can improve and optimize our travel processes and policies. I encourage all of you to download and read the full report and review the Read more

Travel Task Force Announcement-President Cruz Rivera 4.15.2022

Posted by semp on April 15, 2020

On April 15, 2022 this announcement was made by the President about the Travel Optimization Taskforce:

Travel Service Team Optimization Taskforce

I also wanted to follow up on the news shared last week and formally announce the membership and charge of our 30-day Travel Service Team Optimization Taskforce.

Work will commence next week for a month-long period to advance recommendations aimed at improving both our policies and processes for travel service delivery throughout the university. This work will be guided by… Read more