Effective March 17th, 2014, the BuzzMart requisition approval process for catalog requisitions under $3,000 will change to require up-front approvals. Currently, catalog requisitions under $3,000 do not require up-front approval, but rely on a back-end approval report, the “Expedited Transaction Report”...
Procurement & Business Services
Procurement & Business Services manages and provides service support for the “Procure-to-Pay” process and related systems. These activities support the procurement and payment of goods and services in support of Georgia Tech's instructional, research, and public service programs. Procurement & Business Services is comprised of Purchasing, PCard, Business Systems, Accounts Payable, Travel, Insurance & Claims, Logistics/Surplus, and Property Control.
Important Updates from Procurement & Business Services
Bank of America Works User Interface Upgrade to Release March 17, 2014
Georgia Tech will be upgrading to the new Bank of America Works user interface, effective March 17, 2014. The new user interface has improved navigation and is easier to use...
Mileage Reimbursement Rate Decrease - Effective January 7, 2014
The Institute has just been notified of a mileage rate decrease, effective immediately. The mileage reimbursement rate for the use of private vehicles on official Institute business has been decreased to 56 cents/mile, applicable to travel that occurs on or after January 7, 2014. Travel completed before that date will use the old rate of 56.5 cents/mile...
BuzzMart Enhancements Released November 4, 2013
The BuzzMart release on Monday, November 4th included a new "look and feel". A streamlined approach to navigation should make the online catalog easier and more efficient to use...
Travel and Expense System Updates - Effective November 1, 2013
Several new T&E system enhancements have been implemented, effective with Expense Reports entered 11/01/2013 and later. Enhancements are due to changes in State of Georgia travel regulations and reporting requirements...
New Mandatory Rental Car Contracts For Official Institute Travel - Effective October 7, 2013
Effective October 7, 2013, new mandatory rental car contracts for official Institute travel have been awarded to Hertz and Enterprise by State Purchasing (DOAS). The new contracts provide significant savings and include CDW and LDW liability insurance...
E-Verify - New Law Affecting Purchasing Policies - Effective July 1, 2013
The Governor has signed Senate Bill 160 which requires that any “public employer shall not enter into a contract for the physical performance of services” unless the contractor signs an E-Verify affidavit. “Physical performance of services” has been defined as “any performance of labor or services for a public employer using a bidding process or by contract wherein the labor or services exceed $2,499”...
