Happy Holidays from the Procurement Service Center. We will be closed from Wednesday, December 24 through Friday, January 2. Normal operating hours will resume on Monday, January 5.
Read our blog article for more information about the holiday closure and year-end support.
Effective February 1, additional campus-level approval will be required on Procurement Card applications and/or critical account updates (limit changes, org updates, etc.) submitted by affiliate fiscal staff or any other non-employee affiliate/person of interest (POI).
TSA agents will be required to enforce the REAL ID standards for traveler identification beginning on May 7, 2025. Learn more about the change and how to check your readiness here.
As part of our continuous efforts to streamline and improve our procurement processes, we are sharing additional information regarding the use of commodity codes for IT software.
As we begin the spring semester, it is important to plan for Fiscal Year End on June 30th. We see a surge in procurement and contract requests toward the end of the fiscal year, which can delay processing if deadlines are missed. To ensure your requests are completed on time, please adhere to the following deadlines. Missing these dates may result in approvals after July 1st, affecting your department’s operations.
With the passing of Senate Bill 24-184, Colorado is now charging an additional $3.00 per day on motor vehicle daily rentals, bringing the total of state fees to $5.23 per day.
Employees who request or approve cash advances for official university travel will be required to complete a dedicated cash advance training effective January 15, 2025. The course CU: Requesting Cash Advances for Travel covers essential policies and procedures for requesting a cash advance, along with the responsibilities for obtaining and reconciling these funds.
Starting January 1, 2025, updates to CU’s Purchase Order (PO) Terms and Conditions will take effect. These updates align with federal standards and enhance compliance.
