BFS Unit or Topic Question Category
Procurement Services Who can sign contracts or quotes?
General Accounting If the department is expecting to receive money via a Bank of America wire transfer, what is the procedure?
Procurement Services Why are some products in Gateway priced higher than I can find elsewhere?
Procurement Services Can a faculty member buy software for personal use with department money?
Travel & Entertainment What are the maximum meal rates for entertainment and business meeting meals?
Procurement Services A faculty member in our department wants to enter into a Services Agreement, but I think it may be Research. How do I proceed?
Procurement Services Terms and conditions are referenced at the bottom of my quote. Can I agree to these?
Procurement Services Why is my security or surveillance camera purchase being held up?
Procurement Services When do I need a quote in Gateway?
Procurement Services How do I pay or process Honoraria?
General Accounting How does one make a change in department name or reporting relationship?
Procurement Services If a Consultant determines a product or service is required as a result of the work they perform, can they provide it?
Equipment Management What will happen under State agreements?
General Accounting Are there any campus procedures for handling the income and expense accounts for Sales & Service funds?
Procurement Services Is a Purchase Order a Contract?
Procurement Services Selling items: How can I “sell” an item my department no longer needs?
General Accounting How does one establish a fund for a new income source?
Procurement Services How do I know if I pay an invoice on a Miscellaneous Direct Payment Request form or a Purchase Order?
Procurement Services Can my department serve alcohol at a UC sponsored or hosted event?
General Accounting For fiscal close at year-end, do we accrue utilities?
Procurement Services Will Best Buy take a Walk-In Purchase Order?
Procurement Services When does a purchase have to go out to bid?
General Accounting How does a department receive approval for recharges?
Procurement Services Toner: Should I accept unsolicited Toner mailed to my Dept? Is any Toner vendor authorized to cancel my Copier Contract?
OMB Uniform Guidance What happened to A-110, A-21, and A-133 and the other 5 OMB Circulars?
Procurement Services Is it ok for me to sign a quote, proposal or contract, even for catering, hotel, or other event-related contracts on behalf of UCSB or UC?
Travel & Entertainment Can I request reimbursement for meals associated with working from home during the COVID-19 shelter-in-place, or for meals taken at home (or delivered) during Zoom business meetings and employee morale events?
General Accounting How do I find out long I need to keep (retain) or get rid of (dispose of) various records?
Procurement Services How do I use a Vendor Blanket?
Procurement Services Can UCSB pay Faculty's publishing costs?