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Changes to the Waiver of Competition Form

August 22, 2017

It has been determined that the purchasing agent and team lead signatures are no longer required on form 708.1.3f, and the title of this form has been updated to “1232.1.1f – Customer Request for a Brand/Vendor-Specific Waiver of Competition.”

Martha Pendergrass to Fill New Special Programs Role

July 28, 2017

Martha Pendergrass has accepted a new role as special programs officer, effective Aug. 7. In this newly-created role, she will report to Senior Assistant Vice Chancellor for Finance and Administration and University Treasurer Brian Smith.

DDD: 2017-2019 Travel Subsistence Rate Revision

July 17, 2017

Effective July 1, 2017, the Office of State Budget and Management revised the allowable subsistence per day payments for state employees’ in-state and out-of-state travel. The new rates will be effective for fiscal years 2017-2019.

DDD – 2017 Fiscal Year-End Closing Dates and Procedures

May 3, 2017

TO: Deans, Directors and Department Chairs University Business Managers MOU Financial Leads FROM: Aimee Turner, Executive Director of Enterprise Financial Accounting and University Controller, Internal Controls Officer DATE: May 3, 2017 SUBJECT: DDD: Fiscal Year-end Closing Dates and Procedures – … Read more

Procurement 101 Session Reminder – Tuesday, April 18

April 11, 2017

Need to know the how to obtain goods or services greater than $5,000? Want to know the difference between an RFP (Request for Proposal) and an IFB (Invitation to Bid)? Wonder from which company to make bulk paper purchases? Want to find out how to return unwanted merchandise or equipment?

Procurement 101 Session – April 18

April 4, 2017

Need to know the how to obtain goods or services greater than $5,000? Want to know the difference between an RFP (Request for Proposal) and an IFB (Invitation to Bid)? Wonder from which company to make bulk paper purchases? Want to find out how to return unwanted merchandise or equipment?

Purchasing Engagement Initiative

November 30, 2016

Procurement is embarking on a new initiative to engage campus involvement earlier in the purchasing process. The initiative, which emphasizes category management, is aimed to connect you with our purchasing staff earlier in the purchasing process – and saving your school or department time and money.