HR Workflow Approval for Temporary Employment
To ensure proper oversight and compliance with University policies, state regulations, and collective bargaining agreements, Human Resources will now be involved in the approval process for HuskyBuy transactions (including requisitions and purchase orders) with temporary staffing agencies. This collaboration will ensure that temporary staffing agencies are utilized appropriately and is being implemented to mitigate risk. […]
[Read More]Important Update General Letter 71 Sourcing Exemptions End 7/1/25
As shared in our FY26 orders announcement in March, the State of Connecticut Department of Administrative Services has confirmed that General Letter 71 will be substantially revised, and its sourcing exemptions will no longer apply as of July 1. Previously, General Letter 71 allowed state agencies—including the University—to bypass competitive bidding for certain purchases, such as software […]
[Read More]CBS/Pro-Card Report Reminders for Year-End
All Pro-Card transactions with a posting date of June 13 and prior will be considered FY25 transactions. There will be a shortened June CBS report, with an end date of 6/13/25, which will include transactions with the posting date of May 24th – June13th only. The June report must be submitted by the cardholder and […]
[Read More]Reimbursements vs Refunds: Who, Where, Why?
Have you ever wanted to reimburse travel expenses for a speaker at a seminar you put on? Or have you ever needed to refund a ticket holder for an event that was cancelled? You may have logged into HuskyBuy and thought, “Wait… do I reimburse or provide a refund using HuskyBuy or Concur?” Procurement and […]
[Read More]Staples on HuskyBuy!
The University of Connecticut (UConn) is excited to announce that Staples will be joining our team of office supply vendors! Staples will provide UConn with competitive pricing, exceptional customer service, and fast & free delivery on all of their office supply products. Take advantage of their product offerings through their on-line catalog, which is anticipated […]
[Read More]International Shipping
With the expansion of international activities and research projects at the University, Procurement, Export Control, and Tax and Compliance have noted increased concerns from departments regarding international shipping, such as customs-related delays. Here are some helpful reminders and considerations for international shipping: Shippers/Shipping Suppliers FedEx/UPS: FedEx/UPS: Accounts Payable manages the billing and payment of shipping […]
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updated 3/18/24