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This article provides a summary of guidance for suppliers and employees who are impacted by recent bank closures, for example Silicon Valley Bank.

Retitled table to "Non-Permissible Expenses"

This issue covers the various benefits that Stanford enjoys as a tax-exempt organization, risks and compliance requirements associated with these benefits, and the roles and responsibilities of employees and key members of the financial ecosystem.

New section on Tips and Gratuities added (for meals and ground transportation)

Clarified travel policy "Exception Process" language; clarified faculty/student/staff commute as non-reimbursable

Added as non-reimburesable: in-flight Wifi during personal travel, and travel paid with loyalty points, miles, etc.

Clarified language about what does not need to be booked through Stanford Travel. In "Non reimbursable expenses" section, updated Technology section of chart.

Topics include: How the Stanford Travel Team Supports Travelers, New Stanford Travel Booking Channel, 2023 Hotel Program at Local Hotels, Stanford Travel Supplier Highlights, In Case You Missed It resources, and other resources.

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.

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