Spend Authorization Mass Close

Beginning in July 2022 and annually thereafter, the Travel Office will be conducting the Spend Authorization Mass Close process to release pre-encumbrances on aged Spend Authorizations.

Eligibility for mass closure is based on the return date on the Spend Authorization header being at least 1 year prior to the Mass Close process date (e.g., any Spend Authorization with a return date of July 2021 or before).

To ensure proper closure of open and aged Spend Authorizations, units must take the following actions by July 15:

• Cancel any “draft” or “in progress” Spend Authorizations that are not intended for approval
• Cancel any “draft” or “in progress” Expense Reports that are not intended for approval

Contact the Travel Office with questions at travel@osu.edu or 614-292-9290.