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Removed lodging maximums before April 12, 2023; organized maximums table by rate and location

In "Travel Period" clarified language about time zone exception to say "or when traveling through eight or more time zones"

Clarification were made on how to manage flight cancelations and exchanges and conference hotels. Key Travel was added.

Clarified when to use Ground Transportation vs. fly; clarified how to allocate an expense for airfare classes above economy.

Updated the Preparer and Procurement Finally Close the Purchase Order section

The purchase of goods and services plays a big part in helping to achieve the university’s mission. Faculty and staff who make purchases have a key role in stewarding the university’s resources. Stanford Financial Management Services (FMS) recently launched FIN-0420: Preferred Purchasing Methods to... New FIN-0420: Preferred Purchasing Methods course now required to access iProcurement

Minor update to General Policy/Transportation Options section.

Added link to Local Hotel Program page; created separate section for hotels that exceed policy, with reimbursement guidance.

Updated the Single/Sole Source Justification (SSJ) form

Procurement Services, part of Stanford Financial Management Services (FMS), continuously examines opportunities to enhance processes or provide new solutions to support purchasing activities for the university while maintaining financial stewardship excellence. Areas of opportunity under review are...