Business Matters

On April 1, Christopherson Business Travel (CBT) became the University’s new travel management company and the University travel policy was updated.

As of 8:00 AM on Monday, April 1, Christopherson Business Travel (CBT) is the University’s preferred travel management company. This change comes with an updated travel policy, detailed individual travel and group travel procedures and an improved booking experience in Concur.

The University’s upcoming travel program will launch on April 1, 2019 and will include a partnership with Christopherson Business Travel (CBT), an updated travel policy and procedures, improved booking experience in Concur and will be supported by a University travel manager.

As you may have heard, President Trump has ordered a temporary ground stop of Boeing 737 800/900 MAX series of aircraft for all airlines in the USA.

The University’s upcoming travel program is aimed at delivering clear processes, improved services to travelers, and providing access to discounts that save the University money by partnering with Christopherson Business Travel (CBT).

Sponsor Equipment Overview 

As discussed at the Business Forum on February 6, 2019, the Accounting and Reporting Partner Group recommended, with campus input, to make a change to the default view within the OBI Finance Dashboard, General Ledger tab, “GL Funds Available” report.

Ohio University completes an Indirect Cost (IDC) Proposal, resulting in a Facilities and Administrative (F&A) Rate Agreement, every four years with the Federal government, to determine the IDC rates.  The IDC rates represent the expenses of doing business that are not readily identifiable with a specific grant,

Millions of Americans have their identities stolen each year. Identity thieves may drain accounts, damage credit, and even put medical treatment at risk. The cost to business - left with unpaid bills racked up by scam artists - can be staggering, too.