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New Endowed Benefit Rate Implementation

Oct 29, 2025

A new endowed benefit rate will be implemented in the Kuali Financial System (KFS) on November 1, 2025.

Changes effective July 1 to simplify purchasing

Sep 18, 2025

We are pleased to announce some exciting changes we’re making to simplify and speed up the purchasing process.

Travel Reimbursement Process Improvement

Sep 15, 2025

We’re excited to share an important update to our travel reimbursement process. This change is designed to simplify your experience and lighten administrative burden. This change does not alter the 60-day reporting requirement.

Open Finance Classes for September 2025 through June 2026

Sep 05, 2025

These classes are open to any person interested in learning more about Cornell accounting/finance policies and are available to all current staff members and those who may be in layoff status.

Reminder: Submit Travel Expense Reports Within 60 Days to Avoid Taxation

Aug 12, 2025

Starting August 15, taxes will be automatically withheld from paychecks for any expense reports submitted 60 days or more after travel ends.

Open Finance Classes for December 2024 through June 2025

Nov 24, 2024

Finance classes are available from December 2024 through June 2025 and are open to any person interested in learning more about Cornell accounting/finance policies.

DailyPay access and service clarifications

Nov 13, 2024

More information about the DailyPay/Wisely earned wage access option.

Open Finance Classes for September through December 2024

Aug 16, 2024

Finance classes are available from September 2024 through December 2024 and are open to any person interested in learning more about Cornell accounting/finance policies.

New Travel Expenses policy and procedures effective July 1, 2024

Jun 21, 2024

On July 1, 2024, a newly revised University Policy 3.2, Travel Expenses, will go into effect with new rules impacting expense reporting.

New SAP Concur inclusive, accessible theme available April 10

Mar 26, 2024

On April 10, SAP Concur will activate its new Fiori with Horizon visual theme family to improve consistency across its products and provide a more inclusive, accessible experience for everyone.

IRS issues standard mileage rates for 2024

Jan 02, 2024

IRS mileage rate increases to 67 cents a mile, up 1.5 cents from 2023.

The SSC to offer daily virtual office hours starting in January!

Dec 20, 2023

After the winter break, beginning Jan. 2, the Shared Services Center (SSC) will offer daily drop-in virtual office hour sessions to help you with services or questions.

Open Finance Classes for September through December

Aug 31, 2023

The following finance classes are available from September 2023 through December 2023 and are open to any person interested in learning more about Cornell accounting/finance policies.

More virtual office hours added for SSC support

Feb 22, 2023

Beginning Wednesday, March 1, the Shared Services Center (SSC) will offer a third weekly drop-in virtual office hours session to help customers with services or questions.

Open Finance Classes for January 2023 through June 2023

Dec 07, 2022

The following finance classes are available from January 2023 through June 2023 and are open to any person interested in learning more about Cornell accounting/finance policies.

Open Finance Classes for September 2022 through December 2022

Jun 30, 2022

Finance classes are available from September 2022 through December 2022 are open to anyone interested in learning more about Cornell's accounting and finance policies.

Concur’s new user interface and other changes

Apr 08, 2022

At the April 7 DFA Conversations event, updates were shared about some changes that have been implemented in Concur and the upcoming implementation of the new Concur user interface, scheduled for July 29, 2022.

Open finance classes Jan. - June 2022, including Travel

Dec 07, 2021

Enrollment is now open for finance classes being held January 2022 through June 2022. Classes are open to any person interested in learning more about Cornell accounting/finance, payroll, and procurement policies.

The revised Business Expenses policy is now available

Jun 24, 2021

University Policy 3.14, Business Expenses has been updated to help you identify the most prudent use of these funds as well as the approvals that are required prior to spending resources.

Three procurement process improvements aim to relieve administrative burden

Aug 31, 2020

The Procurement Advisory Committee this past fiscal year completed three projects to reduce administrative burden and improve the procurement process.

Announcing new interim University Policy 3.2, Travel Expenses

May 13, 2020

The University Policy Office announces the issuance of the new interim University Policy 3.2, Travel Expenses, which replaces the previous policies 3.2, Travel Expenses and 3.3, Travel Expenses for Concur Users.