Conducting Business at Penn
Purchasing forms: Purchasing tips: Financial Policies: Travel website: Agenda Introduction-Ralph Maier Goal of Meeting(s) P2P Initiative Authorized Buying Methods Corporate Tax Office Travel Tips Which Form is Which
Purchasing forms: Purchasing tips: Financial Policies: Travel website: Today’s Goal To begin an enhanced process to disseminate pertinent information regarding procuring goods and services, and other travel and related policies that impact how the GSE Business Office can serve you best.
Purchasing forms: Purchasing tips: Financial Policies: Travel website: Procure-to-Pay (P2P Initiative) Training Process Improvements Compliance Supplier Payment Cost Containment
Purchasing forms: Purchasing tips: Financial Policies: Travel website: Authorized Buying Methods University Purchase Order Mastercard Purchasing Card Secondary Purchase & Pay
Purchasing forms: Purchasing tips: Financial Policies: Travel website: Purchase Order Legal contract Approval hierarchy Competitive bids Supplier contracts Avoids after-the-fact invoice payments
Purchasing forms: Purchasing tips: Financial Policies: Travel website: Supplier Payments Vendor sends directly to A/P 30 day payment terms Additional receipt required? Differs from purchase order?
Purchasing forms: Purchasing tips: Financial Policies: Travel website: Penn Suppliers Contract suppliers (Office Depot, IKON, Unique Advantage) Approved Suppliers New Suppliers?
Purchasing forms: Purchasing tips: Financial Policies: Travel website: Resources Available On-Line Purchasing Forms Purchasing Tips Financial Policies Travel Website
Purchasing forms: Purchasing tips: Financial Policies: Travel website: Corporate Tax Office Federal, state, local tax compliance Payments to foreign nationals
Purchasing forms: Purchasing tips: Financial Policies: Travel website: Frequent Slips Avoid giving gifts—IRS may view as compensation Itemized receipts necessary Don’t sign contracts Review procard restrictions State taxes are generally not reimbursable Decline auto insurance for rentals—take class!
Purchasing forms: Purchasing tips: Financial Policies: Travel website: The Forms! C-1 C-368 Budget Approval Form