If an item is available in the ShopUW+ Vendor catalog, please order from the ShopUW+ vendor catalog, even if items elsewhere are less expensive
Business Operations & Purchasing
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.
Updated Travel Policies for FY21
Stay informed about campus travel policies and procedures.
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.
New Direct Payment Form
Required after January 1, 2019.
e-Reimbursement System Upgrade and Downtime
Scheduled for October 1-10.
Big Ten Car Rental Contract Changes
Changes to contracts with Enterprise and National affect personal rentals.
2018 Year-end Business Operations Deadlines
Business Operations deadlines for Fiscal Year 2018.