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This article provides Stanford Travel program updates, travel news, and tips for university-sponsored travelers. For recent business expense updates, visit Business Expense Updates and Hot Topics. For Purchasing and Contracts updates, visit Purchasing and Contracts Updates and Hot Topics. For...

With over 140,000 Expense Requests System (ERS) reimbursements and 260,000 Purchasing Card (PCard) transactions each year, the FMS Procurement Services team is continuously identifying and implementing improvements to make these processes as efficient and effective as possible. Effective February 10...

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 Stanford Travel team is excited to announce Stanford Travel Connect, which will offer expanded direct airline booking options starting in February 2025. The Stanford Travel Connect portal enables travelers to link multiple personal airline loyalty accounts to the Stanford Travel Program...

The Stanford Travel Program provides a range of travel services to the Stanford University community. In its commitment to supporting Stanford travelers, the Stanford Travel team has formed partnerships with over 50 travel providers to secure negotiated discounts and exclusive benefits for hotels...

In accordance with the 2024-25 winter closure schedule , Stanford University will be officially closed for regular business from Monday, Dec. 23, 2024 through Friday, Jan. 3, 2025. Normal business hours will resume Monday, Jan. 6, 2025. All hours listed are in Pacific Time (PT) unless noted. This...

Fraudulent charges on Stanford-issued credit cards increased 31% in fiscal year 2024, and fraudulent charges on all credit cards typically peak during the winter holidays. The Card Services team monitors Purchasing Card (PCard) and Travel Card (TCard) accounts for potential fraud throughout winter...

(Original article published Aug. 28, 2023.) Stanford’s University Budget Office (UBO), in partnership with University IT (UIT), Financial Management Services (FMS), and university stakeholders, is undertaking a multi-year initiative to enhance the foundation of financial management. The initiative...

It is with profound sadness that we share the passing of our dear colleague and founder of the Stanford Travel Program, Janet Wyer, on Friday, July 5, 2024. Janet joined Stanford University in January 2014 and quickly embarked on creating a pioneering travel program to serve faculty, staff, students...