Finance and Administration News
New Purchasing Roadmap available
The Purchasing Department is excited to introduce a new communication tool known as the Purchasing Roadmap. This table, located on the Finance website, will keep faculty and staff aware of bid opportunities Ohio University is pursuing. These opportunities can be generated by Ohio bid requirements, statewide initiatives, or suggestions from Ohio University departments. Regardless of the source, the intent of the bidding process is to satisfy state requirements while providing value to Ohio University through reduced pricing, improved lead-times, negotiated rebates and discounts, extended warranties and upgraded products or services over the course of multi-year supply agreements.
Emergency Closing Memo
Hiring Students in Workforce
We are pleased to announce a small, yet significant change to the student new hire process in Workforce.
Winter Break Closure
Ohio University, including Human Resources, is closed from December 25, 2018 through January 1, 2019 and will reopen on January 2, 2019.
BobcatBUY Fundamentals Course Available
This course provides an overview of the standard purchasing process, navigation of the BobcatBUY e-procurement system, and basic functionality for the shopper/requestor/approver roles.
Additional Training Dates Available for COA and Grants Accounting
In response to participant feedback from recent COA training sessions, a split-day format for this course is being offered; This new format will split the training content into two sections. A Grants Accounting Fundamentals session has also been added.
Affordability and Efficiency Exception changed based on campus feedback
In response to recent campus feedback, the Affordability & Efficiency (A&E) Work Group approved an adjustment to the A&E Exception Process as it relates to price differences to allow departments more flexibility in the purchasing process.
Purchasing Department hosts third annual Supplier Fair
Ohio University faculty and staff turned out to rock around the clock at the “Fabulous 50s” themed Supplier Fair on Wednesday, Oct. 10, 2018. The Purchasing Department hosted their third annual Supplier Fair in the Baker University Center Ballroom.
New travel services provider announced
As announced at the Business Forum on Tuesday, October 9, the University is in the final stages of contract negotiation with the newly selected travel services provider, Christopherson Business Travel. Among many other benefits, Christopherson comes with higher education, group and international travel experience as well as 24 hour customer service.