In a non-US location, finding the right talent, as well as understanding payroll, taxation and legal right to work, can be complex. Additionally, there are numerous risks to be aware of. Prior to beginning the process of hiring an individual outside of the US, the hiring manager and Department HR/ Financial administrator should utilize the tools and resources found on this site. 

Requisitioners will have the ability to add another Ariba user as an approver or watcher for invoices over $5000. Approvers must then take action (approve) on the invoice to generate payment.

For invoices under $5000, requisitioners will be added as a watcher.  Watchers are notified via email, at which point the email can be forwarded to a colleague for review.  After three days, invoices under $5,000 will auto-release, unless placed on hold by the requisitioner in BUworks. Requisitioners will be able to view invoices in the system, and place them on hold if there is a discrepancy or other concern. Please see this guide for instructions on how to place an invoice on hold.

In the course of the pandemic, many staff and faculty members who previously used their Travel Cards and Concur to manage various business and travel expenses had less and less need to do so.  As on-campus presence and BU-related travel continue to build back to previous levels, it can be helpful to review how to create expense reports in Concur.

Reference guides for creating reports, using the Concur Mobile app, approving reports, and many other topics can be found here. 

Due to changes made in ongoing response to the pandemic, as well as other more standard regulatory and legislative changes, it can be useful to familiarize yourself with the most updated information on preparing your 2021 Federal Tax Returns.

A very comprehensive set of resources can be found on the IRS website.

From August 16, 2021, previous restrictions on University-sponsored International Travel are lifted for all members of the BU community who are in compliance with the COVID-19 vaccine requirement. Students and employees traveling abroad should follow the registration and other requirements in the International Travel Risk Policy. 

Further details on managing international travel can be found here.