The revised travel manual may be found at the Following Link:

Link to Travel Manual

Review and sign off on their employees’ Travel Authorizations before travel starts.
Supervisor approvals may only be provided by supervisors / managers in the Traveler’s “chain of command” (modeled on timesheet approval tree).
Provide a business justification for the travel that can be used within FTMS.

Personal time cost comparison
Elimination of form 402-9 for personal time on travel
Substitution of requirement to document business only travel itinerary
Final bookings must occur after TA approval but within 3 business days of business only itinerary being run.

Travelers should first notify Travel Services about the issue and request an explanation.
If not resolved, notify and provide to the Business and Finance Manager via email within 5 business days of reimbursement the following:

Travel Authorization

Expense Report and supporting documentation

Itemized list of disputed items

Narrative basis of dispute

Verbal approver field being removed
Travelers (other than Guests) must sign their Travel Authorizations before travel starts
Supervisor approval is now required before travel starts
New notification added to TA’s highlighting that personal time is on the TA when the Traveler signs
New notification showing the amount being approved for the POA approver with cost tolerances noted
Elimination of POA re-approval when changes are made to: Attend Event, Conference Selection, Advance / Pre-payment fields