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FMS uses the Client Satisfaction Survey to gather feedback from faculty and staff that fuels action plans for continuous improvements. This article covers the latest on those projects.

Based on feedback received from the 2021 Client Satisfaction Survey, FMS is making a number of improvements to the systems, resources and guidance related to supplier setup. Technology Enhancement: Increased Visibility to Setup Process A top theme in the survey was a desire for increased... Enhancements to Support the Supplier Setup Process

New: Stanford Travel Local Hotel Program provides a list of local hotels with discounted rates

When requesting to just change the PTA on an approved Purchase Order, the maximum amount is now $1,000 for the total PO.

Changes to How To Search for a Master Service Agreement regarding signing a new contract leveraging a Master Service Agreement.

New Type of Contract added, Statement of Work (SOW) for use with an active Master Service Agreement.

Updated the Common Contract Types section with a definition of the new Statement of Work (SOW) contract type

Topics include: Perks and Prizes from Stanford, Car Rental Guidance for Young Adult Drivers and Guests, Groups, Programs and Multiple Travelers, Travel Booking Policy Update, New Customer Service Dashboard for Flight Cancellations and Delays, In Case You Missed It links, and other resources.

Beginning October 2022, the FIN-PROG-103 course will be required for all existing requisition, expense journal and labor distribution approvers, and will require a refresh every two years.

Starting April 8, 2022, Stanford will align its international lodging reimbursement maximums for actual expenses to the federal per diem rates, meaning that the same maximum applies for international lodging whether the traveler uses the per diem or actual expenses reimbursement method. In some...