TEM
The Travel and Expense Management (TEM) system is a web-based system for submitting, approving and tracking requests for:
- Travel and Miscellaneous Reimbursements
- Non-Purchase Order Payments to Vendors
- Pre-Trip Approval (optional)
This “TEM Resource Page” is designed to provide you with the resources you need to successfully complete the tasks within the TEM system.
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Employee Reimbursements and Payments to Vendors
To submit a request using the TEM system, start by creating either an Expense Report or a Travel Plan.
- The Expense Report
- Travel reimbursements to employees
- Travel expenses for non-employees
- Miscellaneous reimbursements to employees
- Non-purchase order payments to vendors
- The Travel Plan
- A system feature which may be used to meet the requirement for pre-trip approval for employees traveling on University business.
For a detailed explanation and a list of specific steps, click the links below to access job aids related to creating, submitting, and approving Expense Reports and Travel Plans.
Travel Card (T-Card)
The University of Illinois T-Card is a charge card that may be used by University employees to purchase qualified travel expenses, business meals and catering. It is a University paid, University liability MasterCard® which may be used to relieve the employee from significant out of pocket expenses. The Department Head identifies unit employees who will be issued T-Cards.
T-Card Training and Certification Quiz
Business Office Functionality
This section contains information necessary to manage the travel budget, gain system access, and perform user maintenance. If your job role requires you to do any of these functions, click the links below to access related job aids.
All Banner reporting is facilitated by DECISION SUPPORT. Various "canned" reports are generated on a regular basis and may be accessed through the Enterprise Data Warehouse (EDW). In addition, custom reports may be generated in Business Objects to meet the unique needs of your department. To learn more about reporting and obtain the necessary access and training to utilize these reporting tools, please visit the DECISION SUPPORT home page (http://www.ds.uillinois.edu/).
Last Updated: February 20, 2012