News - February 2011 Send to a friend/colleague Business Services, striving to serve you with excellence! Tips and Reminders Limited Purchase OrdersLimited Purchase Orders (LPOs) no longer available after January 31, 2011 Change OrdersChange Orders to Cancel PO Balances Made Easier Walk-Thru/RUSH RequestsWalk-Thru/RUSH Requests enhanced Campus Mail Reminders Important Reminder to Air Travelers >>more Happy New Year! The Business Services staff wishes to extend a warm welcome and a Happy New Year to all returning faculty and staff of 草榴社区 (UAHuntsville). As we settle into 2011, remember that Business Services is here to assist you in many ways. >>more Contact Us Click below to access the Business Services Staff Contact InformationBusiness Services Staff Contact InformationProcurement Officer Contact by Commodity Department Spotlight Welcome to Central Receiving and Shipping, Inventory Control, and Mail Services. These units within Business Services play a vital role in the day-to-day operations at UAHuntsville. A wonderful staff is ready to help you with all your needs! >>more Using Miscellaneous Vouchers Miscellaneous Voucher Reimbursement should be used only when the normal procurement process cannot be followed. >>more Avoid These Common Purchasing Pitfalls You notice that your RUSH PO number is listed in Banner. Now it is time to call the Vendor, right? You are all set to fax or email your supporting documentation (for example, a registration form or travel authorization) to Procurement. What information must you include? "I want something flat from one of those office stores." True or False: This is a good commodity description. It is late and you cannot remember the account code for Audio/Visual Equipment under $500. You say to yourself, "Just enter 7428 for Other Supplies and Materials." Right? Are you duplicating the information in the document and item text? Did you know that is not necessary? View Answers to avoid these common purchasing pitfalls When to Disapprove to Approve It might seem confusing at first, but take a look at this very simple and effective way to take care of those Requisitions that do not get approved in time (when the end of the month catches you by surprise!). >>more Procurement Card Program Find out more about the UAHuntsville Procurement Card Program and how it can help you and your department. Steps Involved in Professional Services Contracts Nancy Snowden, Senior Business Services Assistant, has compiled step-by-step instructions on how to fill out your Contract for Professional Services forms. These helpful instructions could save considerable time in the approval process.Professional Services Contract with instructions UAHuntsville Copy Center We are pleased to announce that Anthony Garrison has joined the Business Services Staff as Copy Center Coordinator. >>more Telecommunications Telecommunications would like to share some important information about your phones. Read more about the "Telecommunications Phone Swap." >>more