To streamline travel and expense reporting for UNC Charlotte, a few updates are coming to the Concur system. Here is what you need to know:
New IRS Mileage Rate
- What’s changing: The official IRS mileage rate has been updated in Concur.
- Who it affects: Anyone traveling for university business between July 1 and December 31, 2026.
- What you need to do: Concur will calculate your mileage automatically using the new rate when you enter travel dates and trip details.
Audit & Approval System Changes
- What’s changing: On Friday, July 31, Concur Verify will be turned off. Expense reports will no longer go through a Verify approval step or show the “Submitted and Pending Concur Audit Review” status.
- What’s next: A new tool called Concur Detect by Oversight will replace it in the coming months.
Real-Time Travel Alerts
- What’s changing: Travelers who use the Concur Booking Tool to book flights and train tickets will now receive real-time alerts from Mastercard.
- Why it helps: This provides instant updates about airfare and passenger railway bookings.
Employee Reimbursement (Targeted for August 17)
- What’s changing: The Employee Student Direct Pay Request (ESDPR) process is being replaced for active employees.
- Active Employees: Starting August 17, 2026, all non-travel reimbursement requests must be submitted through Concur (along with your standard travel reimbursements).
- Non-Employees: No changes! Non-employees will continue using the ESDPR in Perceptive Content.
Athletics Department Updates
- What’s changing: New expense types are being added to Concur specifically for international per diem expenses for the Athletics Department.
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For any questions or further assistance, please submit a Concur Request Form.