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The [http://www.nebraska.edu/board.html University of Nebraska Board of Regents] established a purchasing policy to provide uniform guidelines for the administration of the [http://www.nebraska.edu/ University of Nebraska]. This policy applies to funds administered by the University for the purchase of supplies, equipment and services. | The [http://www.nebraska.edu/board.html University of Nebraska Board of Regents] established a purchasing policy to provide uniform guidelines for the administration of the [http://www.nebraska.edu/ University of Nebraska]. This policy applies to funds administered by the University for the purchase of supplies, equipment and services. | ||
The commitment of University funds is made by means of an official University purchase order or contract, approved by the appropriate administrative officer or designee. For more information, see Contract Signature Authority. | The commitment of University funds is made by means of an official University purchase order or contract, approved by the appropriate administrative officer or designee. For more information, see [[Contract Signature Authority]]. | ||
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'''Capital equipment for research''' - Purchase requests for capital equipment valued at $50,000 or greater and used primarily for research purposes must be reviewed by the VCR Office prior to finalizing the purchase (issuance of a purchase order). This process not only prevents the unnecessary duplication of expensive equipment, but also allows the tracking of the availability of technology on campus in order to maximize use of available equipment. | '''Capital equipment for research''' - Purchase requests for capital equipment valued at $50,000 or greater and used primarily for research purposes must be reviewed by the VCR Office prior to finalizing the purchase (issuance of a purchase order). This process not only prevents the unnecessary duplication of expensive equipment, but also allows the tracking of the availability of technology on campus in order to maximize use of available equipment. | ||
'''Travel agencies''' - The University of Nebraska system has contracted travel agency services with selected agencies. Travel reservations involving funds administered by UNMC are to be arranged through the contract travel agencies. Please refer to UNMC's Travel and Reimbursement Policy and the Travel Quick Reference. To receive additional information, contact Travel. | '''Travel agencies''' - The University of Nebraska system has contracted travel agency services with selected agencies. Travel reservations involving funds administered by UNMC are to be arranged through the contract travel agencies. Please refer to UNMC's [[Travel and Reimbursement Policy]] and the [http://info.unmc.edu/media/procurement/acctpayable/quick_reference.doc Travel Quick Reference]. To receive additional information, contact [http://info.unmc.edu/dept/procurement/travel/ Travel]. | ||
'''Moving companies''' - Authorized moving expenses for the transportation of personal household goods of new employees or relocation of full-time employees should be made solely to UNMC's contract carrier, except as approved and authorized by the Vice Chancellor for Business and Finance or designee. Please refer to UNMC's Travel Quick Reference. Contact Accounts Payable for more information. | '''Moving companies''' - Authorized moving expenses for the transportation of personal household goods of new employees or relocation of full-time employees should be made solely to UNMC's contract carrier, except as approved and authorized by the Vice Chancellor for Business and Finance or designee. Please refer to UNMC's [http://info.unmc.edu/media/procurement/acctpayable/quick_reference.doc Travel Quick Reference]. Contact [http://info.unmc.edu/dept/procurement/acctpayable/ Accounts Payable] for more information. | ||
'''Trade-in of equipment''' must be coordinated with General Accounting, Purchasing and General Supply. Please refer to the Purchasing Information Manual. | '''[http://info.unmc.edu/dept/procurement/purchasing/index.cfm?L2_ID=67&L1_ID=-1&CONREF=21 Trade-in of equipment]''' must be coordinated with [http://info.unmc.edu/dept/accounting/ General Accounting], [http://info.unmc.edu/dept/procurement/purchasing/ Purchasing] and [http://info.unmc.edu/dept/procurement/gensupply/ General Supply]. Please refer to the [http://info.unmc.edu/dept/procurement/purchasing/index.cfm?L1_ID=5&CONREF=17 Purchasing Information Manual]. | ||
'''Purchasing Card''' - The University of Nebraska System has authorized the use of a purchasing card on business-related expenses. Please refer to the [http://dev.unmc.edu/procurement/pcard.htm Purchasing Web site] for more detailed information. | '''Purchasing Card''' - The University of Nebraska System has authorized the use of a purchasing card on business-related expenses. Please refer to the [http://dev.unmc.edu/procurement/pcard.htm Purchasing Web site] for more detailed information. | ||
UNMC departments routinely utilize a multitude of products and services in the fulfillment of their mission. Please refer to the Purchasing Information Manual for detailed information for the following:<br /> | UNMC departments routinely utilize a multitude of products and services in the fulfillment of their mission. Please refer to the [http://info.unmc.edu/dept/procurement/purchasing/index.cfm?L1_ID=5&CONREF=17 Purchasing Information Manual] for detailed information for the following:<br /> | ||
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