The University of Colorado (CU) is closely monitoring the situation in the Middle East and its impact on university travel. Many of the countries impacted are currently on CU’s higher risk country list. In addition, travelers are advised to carefully consider any plans to travel to, or connect through, the following countries: the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Oman, Qatar, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Kuwait, Turkey, and Egypt. Click here to learn more.
When making purchases at CU, it’s important to understand the difference between Continuity of Service and a University Standard Sole Source to ensure compliance and efficiency. Here’s a quick guide to help you determine which option is appropriate for your purchase.
Is there an easy way to purchase goods and services from suppliers if they don’t have a punch out catalog or any other CU awarded contract? Yes, you can use a cooperative agreement!
Some of the most frequently observed violations of Procurement Cardholders are outlined here along with information on how to prevent these issues. Procurement Cardholders are encouraged to regularly review the Procurement Card Handbook as well as relevant university policies to ensure all purchases comply with the applicable requirements.
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.
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.
