Travel@IU was created as a means to simplify the travel authorization and reimbursement process. The system uses Workflow to electronically route documents, allowing trip reimbursements and authorizations to be processed more quickly. Electronic routing also eliminates the need for paper forms, improving the carbon footprint of Indiana University. Best of all, Travel@IU guides the user through the trip process, thereby reducing errors while increasing productivity. See below for more information about when Travel@IU will roll out to departments.
| Stages | Route Level | Purpose | Required? | Ability |
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| 1 | Un-routed (traveler or traveler’s arranger) |
To initiate document | Yes |
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| 2 | Traveler | To allow travelers to approve trips generated by their arrangers | Conditional (will route for approval or FYI) |
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| 3 | Content | Orgs set this up so that initiator and traveler do not need to know the accounting. The chart/org is based on the traveler unless the traveler’s chart/org is blank (student) then use the arranger’s chart/org. | If Chart/Org is set up in workflow |
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| 4 | Sub-Account | Orgs that use sub-accounts can require approval from individuals at this level | If Sub-Account is set up in workflow |
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| 5 | Fiscal Officer/Delegate | This route level endorses the use of the accounts. | Yes |
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| 6 | Base Review | Review at a higher level than the fiscal officer. | If trip type (optional) and Chart/Org is set up in workflow and trip reaches dollar limit |
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| 7 | Serperation of Duties |
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Yes (condtional) |
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| 8 | Contracts & Grants |
C&G staff will review:
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Yes (condtional) |
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| 9 | Travel Department | If payments need to be made | Yes (condtional) |
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| Stages | Route Level | Purpose | Required? | Ability |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Un-routed (traveler or traveler’s arranger) |
To initiate document | Yes |
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| 2 | Traveler | To allow travelers to approve trips generated by their arrangers | Conditional (will route for approval or FYI) |
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| 3 | Content (for reimbursements with no account structure) |
Orgs set this up so that initiator and traveler do not need to know the accounting | No |
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| 4 | Travel Department |
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Yes |
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| 5 | Sub-Account | Orgs that use sub-accounts can require approval from individuals at this level | No |
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| 6 | Fiscal Officer/Delegate | This route level endorses the use of the accounts. May route back to the Travel Department if the accounts where changed from/to a 47 account. | Yes | |
| 7 | Base Review | Review at a higher level than the fiscal officer. | If trip type (optional) and Chart/Org is set up in workflow and trip reaches dollar limit | |
| 8 | Separation of Duties |
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| 9 | Contract & Grants | If the account was changed or dates of the trip are outside of the effective/expired dates on the C&G account. | Yes |