The Chief Financial Officer and University of Illinois System leadership have launched a pair of related travel reimbursement initiatives – the Travel Reimbursement Improvement Project (TRIP) and the Source2Pay (S2P) Program – both aimed at providing more efficient processes and improving the overall user experience for faculty and staff.
Source2Pay (S2P) ProgramThe S2P project, a larger initiative exploring improvements for all of the U of I System’s entire end-to-end procurement processes, includes an area of focus for Travel Reimbursement, specifically the current Travel and Expense Management (TEM) software system. This includes a review of the latest version of the TEM software, as well as a collecting and documenting technical and functional requirements that may lead to alternative technology solutions.
Travel Reimbursement Improvement Project (TRIP)While S2P focuses on technology and system improvements, TRIP is reviewing business processes, rules, policies, and procedures to allow for a better user experience while still following all state and federal requirements. In addition to comprehensive reviews of policies and procedures, TRIP will explore opportunities for the expansion of training programs, and customer outreach and engagement to continually monitor challenges and emerging issues.
In November, selected users will have an opportunity to participate in a TEM Customer Advisory Group to review and provide feedback regarding high-level requirements, business rules and processes, and system constraints. If you would like more information on how to get involved with the TEM Customer Advisory Group, please click here.
Thank you,
Brent Rasmus
Assistant Vice President and Controller
Jim Martinie
Senior DirectorUniversity Payables