Beginning on January 1, 2026, the standard mileage rate for the use of a personal vehicle is 72.5 cents per mile for business use. These rates apply to all vehicle types (including electric, hybrid-electric, gasoline and diesel-powered vehicles).
Business Matters
As 2026 progresses, many countries and regions are moving toward digitized entry systems, biometric checks, and pre-travel authorizations that affect millions of business travelers worldwide.
EU: More Automated Borders with EES & ETIAS
Please see updated Speaker Fee and Honorarium Payment Requirements under Ohio Senate Bill 1 (SB1) article for information.
In an effort to reduce fraud, Bank of America is enhancing security for online (card-not-present) purchases made with Commercial and Corporate Cards, including University-issued Payment Cards (PCards).
To help streamline supplier setup and payment processing, we have added Reimbursement and Stipend as selectable options in the 鈥淩eason for Inviting the Supplier鈥 field when sending an invitation through PaymentWorks.
What this means for initiators
To help streamline our processes and reduce duplicate requests, we want to clarify an important point about updating supplier information in PaymentWorks.
The Key Takeaway
Grants Accounting has noticed an increasing number of improperly costed student Federal Workstudy (FWS) payroll. When the FWS payroll is not properly costed, it takes additional time to complete the reconciliation and request the proper reimbursement amount from the Federal government, and delays when the University receives the funds.
As winter weather settles in, business travel can become a bit more unpredictable鈥攚ith snow, ice, and seasonal delays often impacting even the most routine trips. To help ensure safe and stress-free travel during the colder months, we鈥檝e put together a set of practical tips designed to keep your winter journeys running smoothly.
As we approach the end of the calendar year, please review the following deadlines and preparation requirements related to the Winter Break Closure (WBC).