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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...

Topics include: Key Travel Supports Complex and International Travel, United Corporate Direct Launches New Features for Stanford Travelers, New Hotel Properties Added to Stanford Travel Hotel Program, Egencia’s new Guest Registration Template Feature is Now Available to All Campus Users, Updated...

FMS is continuously working to improve the Fingate user experience. Planned and completed changes range from search improvements, navigation updates and content revisions. Learn more about recent and upcoming changes on this news page.

The Client Satisfaction Survey is an ongoing conversation with the Stanford community to learn about their experiences with the financial tools, systems and services that FMS provides and uses that feedback to inform strategic initiatives and continuous improvements.

Summer 2021 topics include: Travel Policy exclusions and guidance, new Digital Payments visitor travel reimbursements, Egencia savings finger feature, car rental policy update, ERS enhancements to airline fields, StudentUniverse profile creation

Fingate's user-centered redesign improved the website's functionality and received positive feedback

This debut issue of a new quarterly newsletter provides the financial community with resources and practices to support them in their role and toward the university's broader pursuit of excellence in financial stewardship.

Topics include: Travel Booking Policy Documented in the Administrative Guide, StudentUniverse Added as an Approved Booking Channel, Mileage and Lodging Rates Updated for 2021, Travel Card Changes to Accommodate COVID Impact, ERS Updates Support Travel Compliance and Monitoring, Virtual Business...

Topics covered: Major Travel Policy Changes Announced in June and July New Fingate Site Arriving Soon The Travel Card’s Hidden Perk Travel Resources