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<p class="MsoNormal">Happy Friday, Everyone,  <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">I hope you all had a nice week;  I wanted to share the email below that was sent out on several listservs yesterday.  Please take a few minutes to read through the email as well as clicking into the links below.  FSO is implementing several
 policy changes, and I want to make sure you are all aware of these changes.  <o:p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">The Business office is working with CALES Administration to get clarification on a few points mentioned below.  We will discuss these changes in more detail at the upcoming faculty/staff meetings.  However please feel free to reach out
 to the business office at <a href="mailto:dbs-team2@arizona.edu">dbs-team2@arizona.edu</a> with any questions or concerns you may have, and we will do our best to assist you. 
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<p class="MsoNormal">Thank you for patience. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Jen <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">From:</span></b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"> Garth Perry, Chief Budget and Fiscal Management Officer <cbfmo@comms.arizona.edu>
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<b>Sent:</b> Thursday, January 15, 2026 2:48 PM<br>
<b>To:</b> Rascon, Jennifer R - (jrascon1) <jrascon1@arizona.edu><br>
<b>Subject:</b> Review Policy Updates: PCard Violations and Commercial Airfare for Business Travel<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:150%"><span style="font-size:1.0pt;line-height:150%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#212529">Both updated policies are effective now and reinforce responsible stewardship of university resources.
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<p style="line-height:150%"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#212529">Dear colleagues, <br>
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I am sharing with you recent updates to two <a href="https://click.comms.arizona.edu/?qs=60dcbcfc0a68936699f8b8f550a3d4fe44fbfa9b5abaeb25d19f71f1a19894da1c66227c6190dadb4634b3e3cc0daca1228044d33b9fba71" title="Financial Services Manual policies">
<span style="color:#8B0015">Financial Services Manual policies</span></a> that will reinforce responsible stewardship of university resources. John Arnold shared these changes with leaders across colleges and divisions earlier this week. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<h2><span style="font-size:15.0pt">Updates to the PCard Violations policy <o:p></o:p></span></h2>
<p style="line-height:150%"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#212529">Our Supply Chain Services team has
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<span style="color:#8B0015">updated the PCard violations policy</span></a> to clarify the responsibilities of cardholders and responsible users and align practices across the university. We will share these changes with cardholders and liaisons in an email
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 Below is a summary of what is changing:  <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">If Financial Compliance identifies a PCard violation through internal review and no self-report violation has been submitted, the card will be suspended for three months. Cardholders or responsible users will receive
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<span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Cardholders or responsible users must reimburse the university for any unallowable purchases within five business days of the violation, unless they choose payroll deduction for reimbursement.<o:p></o:p></span></li><ul type="circle">
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<span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><a href="https://click.comms.arizona.edu/?qs=60dcbcfc0a68936650231a4b44d01a59afc8fea717d5717efd793cd9fba3ce33178e003a43a4e9708da35563faf1f785fb3d7080714ddeb9" title="Refer to the policy"><span style="color:#8B0015">Refer
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<span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">PCard violations are tracked using the employee number and NetID and are kept on record by Financial Compliance.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#212529;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;line-height:150%;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">
<span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">A PCard will be closed after three violations, and cardholders or responsible users will not be able to apply for a new card.<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
<p style="line-height:150%"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#212529">For assistance with these changes, you can request in-person and virtual training for your unit by
<a href="mailto:FNSV-Compliance@arizona.edu?subject=PCard%20In-Person%20or%20Virtual%20Training" title="contacting the Financial Compliance team">
<span style="color:#8B0015">contacting the Financial Compliance team</span></a>.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<h2><span style="font-size:15.0pt">Updates to the Transportation Policy for Commercial Airfare<o:p></o:p></span></h2>
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<span style="color:#8B0015">revised the Transportation policy</span></a> as it applies to commercial flights and will approve airfare as follows:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">For a single flight under six hours, employees may only select the economy class or main cabin category that allows for a seat selection without upgrades (most direct and economical option).<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#212529;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;line-height:150%;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo2">
<span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">For a single flight between six and 10 hours, employees may upgrade to economy plus or equivalent categories (e.g., extra legroom, preferred seating).<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#212529;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;line-height:150%;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo2">
<span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">For single flights over 10 hours, employees may upgrade to business class with written approval from their college dean or division senior leader. The written approval must document the business purpose for the
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<span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Additional travel logistics may be required, such as booking individual segments at different class categories, when requesting an upgrade on six-hour or longer flights.  <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#212529;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;line-height:150%;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3">
<span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">If desired, employees may pay for their preferred travel arrangements with personal funds or airline frequent flyer miles. The university will reimburse for airfare based on the revised policy upon completion of
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<span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">These requirements apply to all funding sources except foundation funds, which require economy-class travel.  <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#212529;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;line-height:150%;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3">
<span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Use of federal or sponsored funds must always comply with both university and sponsor specific policy.  <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#212529;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;line-height:150%;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3">
<span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Employees with a medical accommodation need on file with the
<a href="https://click.comms.arizona.edu/?qs=60dcbcfc0a68936665f5ce0f2b502c0241407d2f09c2243724460fff30fdec601929070747afb1eec5a84468e3cc3a334f271d4a1824647e" title="Disability Resource Center">
<span style="color:#8B0015">Disability Resource Center</span></a> may continue to select airfare upgrades. <o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
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 our team</span></a>.<br>
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As always, I appreciate your continued support and partnership.  <br>
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Garth Perry <br>
Chief Budget and Fiscal Management Officer<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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