Financial Announcements

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Use Mileage Calculator in the Travel and Expense System
2/14/19
When entering personal car mileage in the travel and expense reimbursement system (Concur), use the mileage calculator to determine the total distance in miles you traveled.
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Best Practice: Attach Receipts and Other Documents in Travel and Expense System
12/12/18
Attach required receipts and supporting documentation to expense reports submitted for reimbursement in the travel and expense reimbursement system (Concur).
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Get Help Using the Travel and Expense System
12/11/18
Get answers to your travel and expense reimbursement system (Concur) questions in a way that’s convenient for you.
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Travel and Expense System ExpenseIt App Discontinued Dec. 31
11/15/18
On Dec. 31, 2018, the ExpenseIt app will be discontinued because its features are now available in the Concur Mobile app.
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Customers Use Live Chat for Travel and Expense System Support
10/15/18
Business Services has introduced Live Chat, a dynamic method of customer service that provides real-time convenience for just-in-time help.
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Current Per Diem Rates Always Available in the Travel and Expense System
10/12/18
The travel and expense system always shows the current per diem rates set by the General Services Administration (GSA). 
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Holiday Spending Reminder
10/10/18
With the holiday season comes the natural desire to provide gifts, cards and other social amenities. Business Services reminds departments of UB’s guiding principles for appropriate and reasonable expenditures.
Concur Mobile with ExpenseIt app.
Mobile App Update for Travel and Expense System Released Aug. 13
9/12/18
A mandatory update for the Concur Mobile app was released on Aug. 13. The update integrated the existing ExpenseIt app into the Concur Mobile app. Now travel and expense system (Concur) users only need to use one app, the Concur Mobile app.
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Travel and Expense System (Concur) Unavailable During Update Aug. 15-16, 2019
7/24/19
UB’s Travel and Expense System (Concur) will be unavailable 12 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 15 to 6 p.m. Friday, Aug. 16, 2019 for a scheduled system update.
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Guidance for Confirming Received Orders
7/19/19
The guidance for Confirming Received orders has changed. After August 1, 2019, these transactions are no longer allowed. 
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Email Your Receipt Images to Travel and Expense System
5/15/19
Email your receipt and supporting documentation images to receipts@concur.com and the images will upload to your Available Receipts library in the travel and expense reimbursement system (Concur). However, first be sure to verify your email address in your profile.
Year End Cutoff.
State Financial Cutoff Dates Announced for Fiscal Year-end
4/30/19
Ensure that your state financial transactions are attributed to the correct fiscal year using the cutoff dates for each transaction type.