Travel and Expense Reimbursement System (Concur): Cost Allocation for Cost Approvers

Learn how Cost Approvers are notified of Expense Reports ready for review, how to review Expense Reports that are pending approval, how to allocate expenses in those pending reports, and how to return, forward, or approve reports appropriately. 

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Learning Outcomes

You will learn how to use Concur for Cost Allocation and Expense Report Approval and get guidance on ensuring Expense Reports are complete and accurate to avoid corrections and delays in reimbursement. The session will close with a round table for Cost Approvers to share processes that work for their unit and discuss potential areas of improvement.

Intended Audience

This course is for UB Cost Approvers only. Cost Approvers are individuals officially designated as authorized signatories on accounts. If you have any questions about being a Cost Approver or who your Cost Approver is, consult with your supervisor, department administrator, or Unit Business Officer (UBO).

Prerequisites

You must be a UB Cost Approver.

Fee

Free

Registration

If you are a TA, GA, volunteer, or do not have a UB EDGE account, please email us to register for a training session: businesslearningservices@buffalo.edu

Supplemental Resources

Contact for Questions

For help using the travel and expense reimbursement system, contact:

Business Services Customer Support

Phone: 716-645-4500, press 2 for the travel and expense reimbursement system

Email: ubs-travel-expense-support@buffalo.edu

The University at Buffalo is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with any disabilities. If you require accommodations to participate in this session, please contact Organizational Development and Effectiveness (ODE) at (716) 645-4459 or training@buffalo.edu prior to attending the workshop. Please allow ample time for ODE to work with the Office of Accessibility Resources to arrange accommodations.