Finance and Administration News
Concur Expense upgrade will occur on February 5
As announced at the December Business Forum and via Business Matters, the Concur Expense user interface is scheduled to be upgraded. This upgrade will occur on Tuesday, February 5, with minimal impact on the overall user experience. Users will observe visual changes with no major changes to system functionality. The new design will make it easier to submit expense reports quickly, improve the use of the screen space available, and provide easier access to features in the system.
Jennings House Facelift
Many elements contribute to the charm and appeal of Ohio University’s campus. The rolling hills surrounding Athens provide a pleasing backdrop for Ohio’s first university. Brick walkways and large shade trees provide a sense of history in a natural setting. Newer buildings complement historic structures dating back to the 1800s. Step away from the iconic College Green in any direction, and you will encounter the houses that add warmth and architectural diversity to OHIO’s campus. One of those houses, the Greek Revival style Jennings House, located between Trisolini House and Yamada International House on East Union Street, recently received some much-needed exterior work.
Ohio University announces travel program implementation
As announced in October 2018, Ohio University has partnered with Christopherson Business Travel (CBT), to implement a comprehensive travel program with goals of implementing user-friendly processes, improving service to the traveler, and providing access to discounts that save the University money. This program is expected to launch in early April 2019 and will include an updated travel policy and procedures, the roll-out of a new user Concur & Travel Expense interface, new options of paying for travel, and bring the University into compliance with the requirements of the Governor's mandate on Affordability & Efficiency.
New supplier available for document destruction
The Purchasing Department is pleased to announce Ohio University has finalized the contract with Shred-It USA LLC for confidential document destruction services. Business can now officially begin. This new contract will replace the service previously provided by Information Destruction Services (IDS). Shred-It purchased IDS effective March 30, 2018. The purchase included all IDS equipment and bins. With the execution of this new contract, Shred-It will be OHIO’s Preferred Supplier for all confidential destruction needs for the Athens campus and for regional campuses.
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.