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Manuals and Forms

Listed below are reference documents that can assist you in using and understanding the TRIPS software.

Note: The documents are located on the Department of Finance and Administration Intranet. If you are outside of the State Network, you will be unable use the links to view the documents.

The TRIPS Submitter/Approver Quick Reference Guide is a condensed version of the Submitter and Approver User Guides. It starts with the login, continues through entering the expense reports and then to submission and approval. It is a quick guide through the NavigatER application. The Quick Reference Guide also provides hints on using NavigatER for both the Submitter and Approvers.

The AuditER User Guide provides information for employees assigned to the TRIPS Auditor role. The Audit role creates audit groups, audit list, and audits expense reports.

The Approver User Guide provides information for employees assigned to the TRIPS Approver role. Each expense report processes through an electronic approval chain consisting of at least two (2) but no more than five (5) approvers.

The Submitter User Guide provides information for employees submitting expense reports for reimbursement. Each submitter is provided secure logon with password protection, the ability to create and/or modify expense reports and the ability to submit expense reports for payment.

The TRIPS Agency Setup and Maintenance Procedures guide was developed by the Department of Finance and Administration to assist agency administrators in configuring and maintaining the TRIPS application. Forms are included to assist in defining approval chains, user data collection, defining mileage reimbursement edits, and obtaining access to reports.

  • The AdministratER User Guide is a technical manual used by the TRIPS Administrator to understand the AdministratER software.

A Security Maintenance form is used to request Auditor, Administrator, and report access privileges. Please follow the instructions on the Security Instructions web page.