Business & Accounting

Great news! We're excited to announce brand-new Financial Training open to all faculty and staff on campus! Over the years, we've heard from many of you, asking for a resource like this — a one-stop training where you can learn which financial department does what, and how they can best support you. Ask and you shall receive. This training is an overview of five key departments — Budget, Payroll, Purchasing, Accounting and the Business Office. Representatives from each department will...

This is a reminder that we will host a Travel Workshop today, Monday, March 23, in the Library, room 119 from 1:30 until 3 p.m. If you have recent or upcoming travel, this is a great opportunity to receive hands-on support. Please bring your questions, your receipts and your computer (or feel free to use one of the lab computers onsite). We’ll assist you in getting your travel documentation started or completed, and I'll be happy to answer any questions about future travel plans as well. 

Financial Services will offer two training sessions on Travel Regulations, scheduled for Thursday, Feb.12, and Wednesday, March 4, from 2 until 3 p.m. in the Library, room 119.These sessions are designed for both newcomers to university travel procedures and experienced travelers, seeking a helpful refresher. Join us to gain a clear understanding of current travel policies, ensure compliance and make your future travel planning smoother.

Accounting Services invites you to join us for a training session/refresher course on using the Online Payment Request in PeopleSoft. The session will be offered Tuesday, Feb. 3, at 10 a.m. in the Pat Peterson Museum Education Room.

Effective Jan. 1, the General Services Administration has issued the mileage reimbursement rates for 2026:Tier 1: $0.725 per mileTier 2: $0.205 per milePeopleSoft has been updated to calculate employee reimbursements using these new rates.For guest or candidate travel, please contact Omega Hedgepeth (omega.hedgepeth@gcsu.edu) to request a new paper Travel Expense Statement reflecting these changes. Alternately, you can download the updated form from the GCSU Travel site on Teams: https://gcsuedu.sharepoint.com/sites/GCSUTravel/SitePages/CollabHome.aspx...

Effective January 1, the General Services Administration has set the mileage reimbursement rates for 2026:Tier 1: $0.725 per mileTier 2: $0.205 per milePeopleSoft has been updated to calculate employee reimbursements using these rates.For guests or candidates, please request a new paper Travel Expense Statement by contacting Omega Hedgepeth (omega.hedgepeth@gcsu.edu) or visit the GCSU Travel Teams site at https://gcsuedu.sharepoint.com/sites/GCSUTravel/SitePages/CollabHome.aspx. Under...

Several airlines have recently renamed their seating categories. According to the State Travel Policy, “Travelers should use penalty or nonrefundable fares whenever feasible.” For Delta this fare option is called Main Basic, while for Southwest it is referred to as Basic. If Main Basic or Basic is not available, please take a screenshot of your reservation at the time of booking as proof.  Travelers are encouraged to compare fares across multiple airlines before making a reservation...