BUG Meeting April 2025 – BUG Bites, Finance Card, SPCC File Retention

Agenda Melva Kishpaugh, Director of Procurement Services May we introduce our new Buyer: Danielle Ross, Academic Support Center Manager – Speaking and Writing Center New and returning to Procurement Services: Alicia Britt, Contract Officer Jennifer Buist, Contract Officer Kenneth Manahan, returning to UMW as a Part time Senior Contract Officer   Guest Speaker: Jacob Long, VP for Administration and Finance and CFO     Procurement – Michelle Pickham, SPCC Administrator SPCC file retention policy Hotel reservations and SPCC SPCC Training Deadline Works demo on tax removal eVA demo on “Why isn’t my order approved yet?” Procurement Newsletter Accounts Payable – Leigh Penn, Accounts Payable Manager Finance Card APPROVAL is required BEFORE picking up a Finance Card at the Cashiers Office Email payables@umw.edu: your department name, the item(s) you plan to purchase, the purpose, the … [Read more...]

Staples Punch Out Catalog-Do Not Use

In November UMW delayed use of the Staples punch out catalog until further review in January. Our update for January: Testing the process has found flaws that require correction prior to use. We are working with the vendor for resolve.  Until further notice, please do not use the Staples punch out catalog. … [Read more...]

Hotel Reservation Reminder

When making hotel reservations remember to send a copy of the travel pre-approval from Chrome River AND the reservation confirmation from the lodging facility to payables@umw.edu. Accounts Payable depends on reservation information forwarded by UMW staff in order to protect UMW from fraud and to process payment in a timely manner. Preferred Lodging Guide: https://mailumw.sharepoint.com/:w:/s/BusinessServices/EXci2CNI7a5PrKZOPn2sBYIBWZ3b1mg6Ig8l79cZbIm1AA?e=5qjQbV   … [Read more...]

December Gift Log form due to Accounts Payable

For any gift cards/certificate and physical gifts with a value of $50 more that will be given out during the month of December 2023, Accounts Payable needs to receive the completed Gift Log Form (pages one and two) as soon as they are completed.   … [Read more...]

Staples Punch Out Catalog Delay

The RGH/Staples office supply punch out catalog will not be available December 1st  as expected.  We will send an update in January regarding its availability within eVA. … [Read more...]

New! Office Supply program with RGH Enterprises

New (Office) Supply program with RGH Enterprises We are pleased to announce that RGH Enterprises (RGH) has been selected as an additional approved supplier for office supplies and business essentials for UMW. This program will begin on December 1st. RGH is a HUBZone-certified minority-owned small business with Virginia SWAM Certification. RGH has a strategic alliance with Staples, who will be supporting this program with distribution and account support. To learn more about RGH and their story, watch a short video about their company. The RGH punch-out catalog will be available on eVA beginning December 1st. More information to come – Questions?  Contact Procurement Services.    … [Read more...]

TSRC Ordering Can Resume

The Supply Room Catalog is up and running in eVA. … [Read more...]

TSRC Technical Difficulties

The Supply Room is experiencing technical difficulties and the punch out catalog may be down for a few more days.  We will update you when ordering can resume. … [Read more...]

Hold off on eVA Entries and Approvals

The eVA Team sent a message this morning at 9:47 regarding  a formatting issue with requisition creation and approvals.  Until we receive an update on the resolve, please do not enter a new requisition, issue a change order, or approve orders you may have within your approval queue. … [Read more...]

BUG Meeting November 14th

Join us on November 14th  in the Hurley Convergence Center from 1:00pm-2:00 pm. Go to lunch but save room for dessert! Agenda forthcoming. … [Read more...]