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Frequently Asked Questions

If you have specific question regarding payments please contact the appropriate Accounts Payable Staff.

I used a DPO, but the bill exceeds $1,000.
Replace the DPO with a Requisition/Regular PO.

The original Requisition didn't include enough money.
If it is less than 10%, Accounts Payable can just pay -- if it is more than 10% it needs approval from Purchasing.

My standing order has run out of money.
Mail, fax, or email a memo to Purchasing asking for an increase to the PO -- the memo will need an authorized signature. Please note that if the blanket purchase order is not on a Bid or State Contract it cannot exceed the amount required to bid.

The original Requisition asked for too much money.
1. Mail, fax, or email a memo to Purchasing asking for the funds to be decreased on the PO; or...
2. When the final invoice is submitted to A/P write "Final Invoice"on it so they will know to close the order and release any excess funds.

I need to make a change on a Regular PO.
Mail, fax, or email a memo to Purchasing stating the changes that need to be made. Indicate in your memo whether a copy of the changes should be sent to the supplier. The memo needs to be signed by an authorized signature on the account that is being increased/decreased.

I need to cancel a Requisition or a Regular PO
Mail, fax, or email a memo to purchasing stating the PO number and Vendor Name with instructions to cancel the order. Indicate in the memo thereason for canceling PO. Purchase Orders must be canceled with thesupplier; indicate date and name of salesperson you talk to.

What's the easiest way to "transfer" a Standing Order from the current fiscal year into the next fiscal year?
Complete a Standing Order Transfer Form and forward to UNC Purchasing:
Download in Word Format or Adobe Acrobat Format

I need to cancel (or make a change on) a DPO.
DPO'S are not processed through the Purchasing Office. Department needs to contact and cancel order with Vendor and indicate on their departmental record that it was canceled. If a change is to be made, you can contact the Vendor. If the change is too confusing, it's probably easier to cancel and reissue giving a new DPO number.

I have questions regarding printing and printing services.
Contact University News and Publications for all printing information.

I have questions regarding travel and travel reimbursements.
Go to the Accounts Payable Travel Site or contact Terri Thomas.

If a vendor calls wondering why they haven't been paid, what should they do?
Contact the Accounts Payable Department. However, if the item was purchased using a Departmental Purchase Order, check with the originating department as they need to initiate payment.

If I'm uncertain about a procedure...
Contact the Purchasing Office for questions regarding the purchase of materials and services or anytime you need guidance. It's always best to check before, not after, when uncertain about a procedure.

Our office is contemplating purchasing a coffee maker, microwave, and refrigerator for office use.
University funds are not to be used for the purchase of any type of appliances for use by State Employees.

Is it permissible to purchase gifts or flowers from University funds for University employees for illness or congratulatory messages?<
No -- The President's Office recognizes events, as appropriate.

Is it all right to use University property for personal use?
No.

Can University funds be used to purchase and/or mail Christmas cards or other personal greetings.
No.

Location: Carter Hall Room 1002
Phone:
970-351-2287
Fax: 970-351-1142

Mailing Address:
Purchasing Services
University of Northern Colorado
501 20th Street
Campus Box 61
Greeley, CO 80639

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Date Site last modified: September 15, 2006
Contact for this page: Vickki Klingman
Technical contact: Ronna Johnston

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