Encumbrance Update: Travel Liquidations Through April 30, 2025
The latest travel encumbrance liquidations have been successfully processed through April 30, 2025. Two separate liquidation files were uploaded into Banner last week to address outstanding encumbrances: These updates apply to both Grant and non-Grant indexes, ensuring broad coverage and cleanup of past encumbrances. As of now, only pre-approvals that are still open or were used, expired, or […]
Travel Update: Real ID Deadline Approaching!
Starting May 7, 2025, you’ll need a Real ID-compliant driver’s license or ID card to board domestic flights and access certain federal facilities. What is a Real ID? A Real ID is a state-issued driver’s license or ID card that meets federal security standards, marked with a star in the upper right-hand corner. Why You […]
Procurement is Coming to You! Schedule a Department Visit Today!
Want to make your department’s procurement processes smoother and more efficient? We’re hitting the road to bring our expertise directly to your team! We understand that each department has unique needs and challenges when it comes to purchasing goods and services. That’s why we’re offering personalized sessions tailored to your department’s specific workflows. Whether you […]
Business Travel Adventures: Rental Car vs Personal Car
Deciding between using a rental car or a personal car for travel depends on several factors. Here are some considerations to help you make the best choice! When to Use a Rental Car: Rental Car Scenarios: When to Use a Personal Car: Personal Car Scenarios: Ultimately, the use of your personal vehicle may be considered […]
Friendly Reminder: Winter Closing Schedule
Greetings! As we embrace the winter season, let’s ensure a smooth wrap-up for 2024. Please take note of the key dates and tasks in the procurement closing schedule. For all the details, visit the Winter Wrap-Up 2024 Procurement Closing Schedule.
Winter Wrap-Up: 2024 Procurement Closing Schedule
As we gear up for the winter season, it’s crucial to stay on top of our procurement closing schedule for 2024. This guide will help you navigate the key dates and tasks to ensure a smooth wrap-up. Winter Processing Schedule 2024
✈️ Stay Updated with Our Latest Travel Guidelines! 🌍
Hey travel enthusiasts! The airline and travel industry is evolving at lightning speed, and we’re here to keep you in the loop! 🚀 We’re excited to announce that we’re updating our Travel Guidelines and Procedures to reflect the latest industry changes. Our webpages and Chrome River information will be updated soon to incorporate these changes. […]
Chrome River is becoming Emburse Expense Enterprise
Change is coming to Chrome River Emburse! You’ll begin to see the new product name, Emburse Expense Enterprise, appearing across all customer touchpoints, starting with the Emburse website. We want to reassure you that the functionality and features you rely on will remain unchanged. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to […]
Know Before You Go! ATC – Air and Rail Reservations
Air and rail travel reservations with VCU’s Agency Travel Card can be made through Collegiate Travel Planners’ online booking tool or by contacting a CTP agent. Departments must provide the Chrome River Pre-Approval number and approved Banner index number for bookings. Pre-Approvals are mandatory for all air and rail bookings, even for guest travelers or […]
Chrome River System Upgrade – Pre Approval Status Changes
A recent Emburse Chrome River Update has impacted the status of pre approvals in the system. During the update, the status for numerous open pre-approvals submitted prior to 7/8/2024 were changed to “Used/Expired”. We are working with Chrome River to navigate how to resolve this issue as well as measure the overall impact. We apologize […]
