Travel and Expense

The new CUNYfirst Travel and Expense module is available for use. All expense reimbursement requests incurred on or after July 1, 2014, must be processed online using this new module. Going forward, all travel authorizations will also be submitted using the Travel and Expense module. 

IMPORTANT: To access the Procurement Other - Travel and Expense segment you will need to click on the Financials Supply Chain link on the first menu after you log in.

Training for CUNYfirst Travel and Expense

Training on how to process travel authorizations, expense reimbursement requests and approvals is available and extremely important as a first step. Please refer to the link on the right margin for training schedule information.

Important facts about the new procurement other system:

• The CUNYfirst – Travel and Expense module will be the system of record for all State tax levy employee travel & expense reimbursements;
• All pre-authorizations for travel and subsequent requests for reimbursement will be processed via CUNYfirst with approvals for these processes enforced by system workflows;
• The CUNYfirst system will validate budget availability during the pre-authorization process;
• No self-approvals will be allowed for any CUNYfirst transactions;
• No approvals by subordinates;

Ongoing Support

Please refer to this page periodically for updates and the links on the right margin to improve your experience and understanding of the CUNYfirst Procurement Other – Travel and Expense module.