by Kateri Eisenhut | Dec 12, 2023 | News
Expense reports generally go through a multi-layered approval process during which the report will either be approved or sent back for revision. Common reasons why expense reports are returned include: Incorrect per diem Incorrect location—Claiming, for example, per...
by Kateri Eisenhut | Dec 5, 2023 | News
The university’s contract with Xerox is based on cost per page with no separate equipment lease fees. Because print and copy volumes have dropped significantly across U-M, especially since the COVID-19 pandemic, it has become necessary for Xerox to add a $30...
by Kateri Eisenhut | Dec 5, 2023 | News
Kate Balzer, change manager, joined the Service Delivery Team in September. She comes to us from the Michigan Medicine Office of Patient Experience where she worked as a senior project manager. Kate graduated from the University of Michigan with a BS in organizational...
by Kateri Eisenhut | Nov 3, 2023 | News
Over 400 people attended the latest Buying Blue Community of Practice webinar in late October to hear presentations on the following topics: U-M’s upcoming bid threshold change and how Procurement Services is beginning to transform its teams, processes, and...
by Kateri Eisenhut | Oct 26, 2023 | News
On October 23, 2023, the U.S. State Department issued a Worldwide Caution, due to increased tensions in various locations around the world. The advisory states there is a potential for terrorist attacks, demonstrations, or violent actions against U.S. citizens and...
by Kate Balzer | Oct 13, 2023 | News
Register to attend our next Buying Blue Community of Practice event, which will be held—virtually—on Thursday, October 26, 2023, from 10 to 11 a.m. ET. Questions related to the topics below may be submitted in advance via this form. Looking ahead and U-M’s new bid...
by Kate Balzer | Oct 10, 2023 | News
Procurement Services is pleased to announce the launch of two Buying Blue resources for the U-M community. The new online resources for this important initiative will assist in keeping our community informed and up-to-date on all things Buying Blue. A new Buying Blue...
by Kate Balzer | Oct 9, 2023 | News
The U-M Board of Regents recently approved an increase to the university’s formal bid limit for goods and services from $10,000 to $75,000. Due to federal regulations, however, U-M’s bid limit is currently capped at $50,000. In the near future, we’re going to...
by Kateri Eisenhut | Oct 4, 2023 | News
The Fly America Act requires that flights purchased with federal funds be flown with a “U.S. flag” air carrier service. One of the benefits of booking in Lightning is that flights that are allowable under the Fly America Act have an icon to indicate they...
by Kateri Eisenhut | Oct 3, 2023 | News
Two different travel authorizations will soon be required for travelers—who do not need a visa—to travel to select European countries. 1. European Travel Information and Authorisation System (ETIAS) Travel Authorization Starting in 2025*, U.S. passport holders—along...
