On July 1, 2024, travel bookings managed by the Universities of Wisconsin required contracted vendor, Travel Incorporated, will be transitioned to Fox World Travel. Learn more on the TravelWIse agency transition webpage, which includes transition-specific webinar registration.
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ATP adopts “Workday First” approach to ShopUW+
As part of the Workday implementation, ATP has reviewed hundreds of ancillary systems, including ShopUW+, to determine the best way to conduct UW business. The Universities of Wisconsin system and UW-Madison will adopt a Workday-first …
Travel Policy Updates – Fall 2023
Various elements of UW–Madison travel policies and web content needed changing to match UW System policy and other important changes (i.e., vehicle contract changes). Noted changes are effective immediately.
Capital Equipment online Q&A sessions available starting October 2023
Question and answer sessions will review a specific Capital Equipment topic and provide an open forum for people to ask questions they might have. These optional sessions are open to all persons interested in understanding the Capital Equipment Policies and Procedures, including Department Property Administrators (DPAs), Primary Investigators, and Financial Specialists.
New Department Property Administrator training available in Canvas
As of fall 2023, a new self-paced Department Property Administrator (DPA) training course is available in Canvas. Registration is available through the OHRD website.
Travel and Expense Reimbursement Updates – July 2023
Several travel and expense policy changes went into effect July 1, 2023. The modified policies include Air Travel, Vehicle Use/Rental, and Official Functions and Expenses. Additionally, new student lodging account codes and expense type are now in production.
New UW-Madison Travel Manager
The Travel and Card Team is excited to welcome Terry Wilson as our new Travel Manager! Terry joins us from Fox World Travel where he spent the last nine years in project management and after-hours …
Notice from Airgas of extraordinary cost increase charge for helium
This is an update notice about events impacting the helium industry and causing supply constraints. While the UW–Madison supply level will continue to be met (or nearly met), pricing will be impacted.
Updating Wisconsin Certificate of Exemption Status (CES) Number
As of July 1, 2022, new 15-digit CES numbers are required when making purchases exempt from Wisconsin sales and use tax. If the new CES is not received prior to any purchase, sales and use tax will be withheld.
Division of Business Services Newsletter – June 2022
This is the June 2022 Division of Business Services (DoBS) newsletter, sharing information related to DoBS activities. This edition includes info on: fiscal year-end reporting deadlines, Gift Funds policy updates, driver authorization reminders, training info, and new hire details.