Several changes to UW-Madison purchasing, travel and reimbursement policies are in effect now
Business Operations & Purchasing
Travel & expense reimbursement updates: training, driver authorization, and cost comparison requirements
Do you travel, incur expenses or approve expenses at FP&M? See the latest updates and tips from the Business Office in FP&M Finance
REMINDER: FY23 Year-End Deadlines
Know and prepare for these fiscal year-end deadlines to ensure that financial transactions are posted in fiscal year 2023 (FY23), which ends June 30
Ness selected as Chief Financial Officer
Dawn Ness (she/her/hers) has been named FP&M’s Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Dawn transitioned to this role on January 15, after serving as the FP&M Business Operations and Purchasing (BOP) Services Director
REMINDER: FY22 Year-End Deadlines
FP&M Business Operations has established a number of fiscal year-end deadlines to ensure that financial transactions are posted in fiscal year 2022 (FY22), which ends June 30. Set yourself up for success by knowing and …
UW Travel Updates
Using vehicle for UW business travel; new vendor FAQ, booking restrictions
Stay up-to-date on Travel Policies
Please be aware of continuous changes in travel policies
Purchasing Face Coverings through ShopUW+
Face masks and face coverings are to be ordered from the MDS warehouse through ShopUW+ at no cost
Purchasing update: P-card vs. ShopUW+ dollar amounts
If an item is available in the ShopUW+ Vendor catalog, please order from the ShopUW+ vendor catalog, even if items elsewhere are less expensive
REMINDER: FY21 Year-End deadlines
Ensure that financial transactions are posted in fiscal year 2021; prep for upcoming deadlines
Changes for Adobe Sign users
Adobe Sign will no longer work for signing statements. Plan ahead: access a no-cost, UW-provided alternative solution
FY21 Year-end Business Operations Deadlines
Ensure that financial transactions are posted in fiscal year 2021; set yourself up for success by preparing for these deadlines
Changes to Purchasing Tasks
Submit requests to the Purchasing team using the web-form, and access Job Aids
ELT Meeting Highlights 3/17/21
Meeting notes: special guest VCFA Laurent Heller, Procure to Pay (P2P), and FY22 Budget update
What is “BOP”? Getting to know Dawn Ness
See how the FP&M Business Operations and Purchasing (BOP) team make sure that we can access the goods and services needed to do our jobs
University-sponsored travel restrictions extended until further notice
Travel is currently restricted due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Bauman appointed Procurement Manager
Effective June 1, 2020.
Don Schwoerer Retirement
After more than 20 years with UW–Madison, Don Schwoerer is retiring.
Gifts from Suppliers: a Timely Reminder
No gifts from suppliers? Know the rules and what to do if a gift is offered
Fox World Travel Service Fees
Beginning in FY20, service fees will appear on receipts.