A Travel Authorization (TA) is used to request pre-approval of potential expenses as well as an advance to cover those expenses. It is submitted in a similar fashion as an expense report.
To request a Travel Authorization:
- Click on Expense on the top navigation bar.
- Click on Create a New Report and select the TA Report from the drop down (name of report may differ per client).
- On the Cover Page enter the following:
- Purpose
- Start and End Dates
- Currency - May be enabled
- City - May be enabled
- Cash Advance Request
- Any required WBS or Distribution information
- To save, click on Create Report.
- The system will automatically take you to the Expenses screen where you can Add Expenses in addition to the cash advance request.
- Once completed, you can Submit the report for approval.
To Apply a Travel Authorization to and Expense Report:
Once the TA Report has been approved, you can attach the TA report to the actual expense report.
- Click on Expense on the top navigation bar.
- Click on Create a New Report and select the report type that allows you to create a report based on an TA Report.
- Select Travel Expense (Allows Attached of TA) and select the TA Report from the menu. The name of the report will vary.
- You will be taken to the Cover Page and then the Expenses.