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Student Account Representatives in UCO

Procurement and Business Services

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Apr 22, 2023

New Convenience Contract

Written by Maria Fister. Procurement Services has established a new convenience contract for audio, staging, lighting rental equipment and production services. Through this contract, departments can now conveniently rent production equipment and services that include audio, sound, stages, lights and other miscellaneous equipment items. This contract is effective from March 6, 2023 through March 5,…
Wooden blocks sitting on a desk with notebooks. Three blocks are stacked and spell out RFP.

Mar 23, 2023

When do I submit an RFP?

Written by Kristen Shelton. At NC State, there are several methods for departments to purchase goods and services for their business needs. These methods are listed below, ranked in order of preference: Before You Buy Before purchasing goods or services, we recommend following these visual guides to determine the most appropriate method.  If the complex…
A burlap sack labeled "DEPOSIT" sits next to a wooden toy bank and gold coins.

Mar 23, 2023

Daily Deposit of Funds

Written by Maria Brown. Did you know? Per NC State REG 07.30.02, all receipts must be deposited in compliance with North Carolina General Statute 147-77. This statute requires that all revenues and receipts collected by a state agency be deposited no later than the next business day, following the date of collection, unless the amount…
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Feb 28, 2023

Faculty/Staff Tuition Waiver is Going Online!

Written by Maria Brown. Beginning with the 2023 Summer 1 term, the faculty/staff tuition waiver will be available in the MyPack Portal, on the Employee Self Service home page, under Benefit Details. This will replace the paper form. The waiver will route to the employee’s supervisor, and a printed version will be available for classes…
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Feb 28, 2023

New Process for Requisitions Between $5,000 and $25,000

Written by Blain Woods. Procurement Services is excited to announce a streamlined requisition process thanks to newly delegated State of North Carolina procurement authority, which allows NC State to modify the procurement process.  Campus departments will continue to submit non-MarketPlace requisitions for purchases of goods and services above $5,000 to Procurement Services. However, within Procurement…
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Feb 28, 2023

Meet the Card Services Team

Written by Paislee Thomas. The Card Services Team manages the PCard, Fleet Card, Virtual Payables and Ghost Card programs for the university. We process all card requests and ensure our programs are in compliance with state policies. The PCard and Fleet card programs allow faculty and staff to conveniently and quickly make  purchases on the…
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Jan 27, 2023

Surplus Sales to Departments

Written by Joel Bristol. University property that has a resale value but is no longer needed by the institution is acquired via Surplus Requests. Surplus property is available for purchase by other departments, public agencies or non-profit organizations.  Did you know? University departments and authorized buyers get the first dibs! You are welcome to come…
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Jan 27, 2023

Is a Cashless Campus in our Future?

Written by Hannah Souder. This past month, the director of the University Cashier’s Office, Maria Brown, presented at a conference in Long Beach, California to discuss the idea of a cashless campus and whether this would be desirable or achievable.  Universities and colleges have looked closely at the possibility of creating a cashless environment and…
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Jan 3, 2023

Independent Contractors Qualifications

Written by Hays Poole. An independent contractor is a person, business or corporation that provides goods or services to the university under terms specified in a written contract or agreement. Unlike an employee, an independent contractor does not work regularly for an employer but works when required. It is important to look at the scope…
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Jan 3, 2023

Student Account Representatives in UCO

Written by Hannah Souder. With the recent passing of the Spring billing due date (December 6) comes an influx of questions regarding billing, payments, and more. Student accounts representatives in the Cashier’s Office work diligently to help answer and troubleshoot any questions and concerns students or parents may have.  This hardworking team not only works…