To avoid delays in supplier onboarding and payment processing, departments are reminded to help ensure suppliers complete required registration steps in Workday Strategic Sourcing (WSS).

Institute Budget Planning and Administration implemented a new Designated Worktag Automation process that improves accuracy, consistency, and processing efficiency across all cost centers by reducing manual entry and minimizing the potential for errors.

Georgia Tech travelers and guests are now required to work directly with Travel, Inc. to complete single-trip airfare bookings. Under the new process, departments are no longer allowed to complete these bookings on behalf of the traveler.

A new escalating notification process will support quicker review and resolution of supplier invoices in Match Exception status.

The Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia has announced funding and tuition approvals that balance affordability, sustainability, and quality for its 25 member institutions.

Kimberly “Kim” Toatley, vice president for Finance and Planning and chief financial officer, has been named a finalist for the 2026 CFO of the Year Awards by the Atlanta Business Chronicle.

Procurement and Business Services has launched a new streamlined way to submit the Single Trip Direct Bill Airfare Form through ServiceNow.

As of Jan. 31, the U.S. government has failed to reach a spending agreement in time to avoid a partial shutdown of the federal government.

Institute operations are not expected to be immediately affected by a partial federal shutdown, due to financial planning by Georgia Tech’s working group.

Kim Toatley answers key questions on the updated Air Transportation Policy, aimed at improving compliance, safety, and fiscal stewardship through centralized booking.