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Clarified sharing Dept TCard and error as cause of disputed charges; clarified JPM access code and fraud reporting

The university pays directly or reimburses individuals for expenses that are necessary and appropriate to conduct university business. Expenditures must be consistent with the university’s purchasing policies and guidelines as well as the guiding principles and IRS regulations with regard to...

The Digital Payments payment method is used to reimburse Stanford visitors for domestic travel expenses quickly and efficiently using either Zelle, a secure nationwide digital payment network, or Automated Clearing House (ACH) bank transfers. The reimbursement threshold for Digital Payments is...

This issue covers the shared and unique responsibilities in the business expense process, along with best practices and tools by role.

Removed the statement that business meals must take place in a restaurant or be catered by an approved supplier.

Added a new section on home share lodging (such as Airbnb)

Added new hotel (citizenM in Menlo Park) and split hotels into two charts by the city of Palo Alto and other surrounding cities.

Stanford Travel Desk Guide updated for 2024.

In this issue: New sections in CER Expenditure Balance Report, new drill in ERR Dashboard, and OBI performance improvements.

Added guidance on choosing economical and sustainable travel options.