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News

FY25 SSC Year-End Processing Deadlines

Apr 24, 2025

To ensure timely processing for FY25 year-end closing, units must submit transactions to the Shared Services Center by the following deadlines. Read more

New tariff guidance available

Apr 03, 2025

We've created a resource to help you navigate the tariff changes. Read more

Some rail bookings unavailable in Concur

Feb 25, 2025

Rail bookings for guests and Amtrack bookings for Cornell travelers are unavailable in Concur for an extended period. Read more

New Travel user interface launches Feb. 13

Feb 11, 2025

The new interface features a refreshed, modern design consistent with the Expense and Request modules. It provides an updated booking experience, enhanced search capabilities, and consistency across mobile and desktop versions. Read more

REAL ID becomes effective May 7 to board domestic flights

Jan 30, 2025

Starting May 7, 2025, U.S. travelers 18 and older must have a REAL ID to board domestic flights and enter some federal buildings. Read more

IRS increases the standard mileage rate for business use in 2025

Jan 06, 2025

On December 19, 2024, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) issued the 2025 optional standard mileage rates. Read more

UK Electronic Travel Authorization required starting January 8, 2025

Dec 17, 2024

Starting January 8, 2025, U.S. citizens, Canadians, and non-European travelers must get an Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) to enter or travel through the United Kingdom. Read more

Attach conference agendas to Concur reports with new expense type

Dec 13, 2024

A new expense type in Concur allows you to attach your conference or meeting agendas to your expense report, making it clearer where to attach your agenda and helping you comply with travel policy more easily. Read more

Protect your personal data: Get your Form W-2 Electronically

Dec 12, 2024

You can protect your information from being lost or stolen, eliminate paper waste, and get your W-2 form faster each year by opting in to receive only electronic W-2 forms. Read more

United Airlines Personal Travel Discount through Dec. 31

Dec 10, 2024

We are excited to announce an exclusive personal travel perk from United Airlines for Cornell travelers. Read more

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. Read more

DailyPay access and service clarifications

Nov 13, 2024

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

Spend Viz retiring Dec. 15, new SpendViz2 now available!

Oct 04, 2024

SpendViz2 aims to bring the campus-facing reports currently provided in Legacy Spend Viz into Cornell's standard financial reporting system, Oracle Analytics Server (OAS), also known as KDW or OBIEE. Read more

Accurately reporting sponsored funds travel in Concur

Oct 01, 2024

If your travel is being charged to a contract and grant account (CG fund group code), you must accurately indicate on your Concur expense report that the travel is using sponsored funds. Read more

Southwest Airlines and Marriott International travel rates and rewards

Sep 12, 2024

We are excited to announce exclusive rewards and rates from Southwest Airlines and Marriott International for Cornell travelers. Read more

SAP Concur home page updates roll out this week!

Aug 26, 2024

SAP Concur is launching a refreshed home page experience with an intuitive design and user-friendly navigation. Read more

International Trip ID field now available in Concur

Jul 30, 2024

A new field in the Concur Expense and Request modules allows you to enter your International Trip ID when traveling internationally. Read more

New processes for engaging service providers effective July 1

Jun 29, 2024

We are excited to announce a more streamlined approach to engaging service providers, effective July 1, 2024. Read more

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. Read more

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. Read more

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