Tagged: What's New

The Software Preapproval Process (SPP) is fully available in Workday and is highly encouraged for use. There are several SPP form enhancements planned for May 15, including streamlined Vendor Preapproval Form language and instructions, the addition of accessibility ratings, and a Digital Accessibility Approver-only section. See the full NewsLink post for more detail, including some background for those new to SPP or those yet to implement it in their college or unit.

This is follow-up to a prior NewsLink posts about the process and workflow enhancements to the Travel, PCard, and Reimbursement processes in Workday. Informed by feedback from the President’s listening sessions, these updates coming from the Office of Business and Finance are designed to reduce administrative burden, simplify requirements, and improve the overall user experience. See the full post for details.

This post shares information about key dates for Summer 2026 tuition assistance (or fee authorization) processing as well as links to more information about the tuition assistance programs at the university.

The Controller’s Office is updating all FDM request forms to improve process efficiency, strengthen internal controls, reduce send-backs from the FDM Administrator, and ensure better security role alignment. These updates will also streamline inactivation requests and promote greater consistency in how worktags are used in the General Ledger. Changes are planned for production the last week of March. Read the full post for a summary of key updates, including clarified definitions, improved help text and job aids, workflow and security enhancements, and new Balancing Unit and Inactivation Request forms.

The Travel/PCard Office has implemented the Personal Expense Repayment Process. The updated process offers two options that will promote timely repayment, improve processing efficiency, and ensure responsible use of university funds. See the full post for details.

Workday Strategic Sourcing Supplier Relationship Management was implemented on Thursday, January 29. This modern, secure portal is the new, unified “front door” for all OSU and Health System suppliers. Check out the full post for links to help materials including job aids and a BuckeyeLearn course.