The Office of Budget and Management (OBM) Travel Rule, the Travel and Expense submission process, and the OAKS Travel and Expense module are available online, making the entire process more efficient and easy to use.

State travelers used to submit their travel and expense requests differently at every state agency. These processes are now managed electronically and processed by Ohio Shared Services, a division of OBM.

The convenience of these streamlined processes and electronic reimbursements have made a positive impact on travelers across all state agencies.

This quick reference guide is a helpful tool for people who travel for state business and should clear up some common trends in submitting travel and expense authorization reports. Our goal is to get employees reimbursed as fast as possible.Top 5 Reminders

Travel and Expense Memos

Mileage Reimbursement - FY12 4th Quarter

Travel and Expense Submission Reminder

State travelers can submit travel receipts and backup documentation as e-mail attachments to Ohio Shared Services. By using e-mail attachments, you can help us reduce the processing time of your documents.

Be sure to review the job aid as it provides specific information concerning the e-mail attachments you send to Ohio Shared Services.

Ohio Shared Services will continue to accept travel documents delivered by the U.S. Post Office if necessary. It is recommended that e-mail attachments are used whenever possible to save time and money.

Travel and Expense Webinar

For your convenience, you can click the link below and listen to a recording of an Ohio Shared Services Travel and Expense Webinar. It is helpful to state travelers who are making the transition to the new OAKS Travel and Expense module. Travel and Expense Webinar Download

For More Information

For immediate assistance Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., please call the Ohio Shared Services Contact Center at 614.338.4781 or 1.877.OHIOSS1 (1.877.644.6771).