What’s New in GMS – February 26, 2018

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Please be aware of the following recent updates to GMS processes, job aids or reports as of February 26, 2018.  

HCM Update

HCM180226.01 – Taxable Relocation Expenses

Impacted Roles: HR Contact, Academic HR Partner, Expense Preparer, Employee as Self

Effective February 14th, all relocation moving expense reimbursements should be processed as a one-time payment in GMS.  Recent tax law changes require that all relocation expenses are taxed and as such should be processed through Payroll via a one-time payment and not through Expenses.  Please note that the one-time payment can be submitted directly in GMS with supporting documentation, no GPF is required.  The Non-Taxable Relocation Expense expense item will no longer be available in Expense Reports.

Finance Update

FIN180226.01 – Purchase Order Payment Terms Update

Impacted Roles: Cost Center Buyer, Accounts Payable Analyst

Three new discount percentages have been added to the list of Payment Terms (10%, 15%, 20%).


FIN180226.02  – Supplier Invoice Reports Update

Impacted Roles: Cost Center Buyer, Accounts Payable Analyst

The GU Find Purchase Orders – SFSQ and GU Find Supplier Invoices reports have been updated to include Payment Terms.


FIN180226.03 – Supplier Contracts Report Updated

Impacted Roles: Cost Center Buyer, Supplier Contract Specialist

The GU Find Supplier Contracts report has been updated to include prompt “is Supplier Contract Amendment” and to Prompt “Contract Initiated Date”


If you have questions regarding these changes or any other GMS support questions please contact help@georgetown.edu.