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July 2009 Newsletter - Posted June 29, 2009
Reminder: Banner Requisition Access Activated - July 6, 2009 @ 7:00am
Summer Hours
June 8 – July 31, 2009
Monday – Thursday: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Friday: 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Travel News
Vehicle Rental vs. Personal Vehicle
Central Purchasing, in cooperation with The Office of State Finance, has been monitoring mileage reimbursement and over the last 12 months the State of Oklahoma has reimbursed in excess $28 million dollars to state employees for travel and we believe this cost could be reduced if all travel options were considered. Title 74, Section 78 requires that DCS Fleet offer guidelines for choosing the most cost effective travel options. To meet this statutory requirement, DCS Fleet has an online Trip Calculator, see, https://www.ok.gov/dcs/calculator/index.php, agency 120, that allows you to input your specific travel need and will advise of the most cost effective mode of transportation among the options of personal vehicle, rental vehicle and fleet vehicle. The results can be printed and attached to your travel authorization paperwork as evidence that you have considered all options and have chosen the cheapest mode of transportation. Our state-wide vehicle rental contract holder is Enterprise Rental. It should also be noted that the Enterprise contract rental rates include collision coverage which is typically not included in the rates from non-contract holders. Please take advantage of our Trip Calculator to assure we are spending our travel dollars wisely.
University Travel Information
For Faculty, Staff and Students traveling on University Business and Student Group Activities.
If, while in travel status, you have an emergency with airline, hotel, or travel card that cannot wait until the next business day, dial the hotline for immediate assistance. Travel Emergency Hotline: 405-471-2377
Purchasing, Payment Services & Travel Staff Mission Statements
It is the mission of the Purchasing Staff to procure needed materials, equipment, and services in a timely manner within accepted standards of economy, quality and service in order to meet the needs of the University of Central Oklahoma (UCO).
It is the mission of the Payment Services & Travel Staff to process payments in a timely and efficient manner utilizing excellent customer service, with both internal and external customers, in order to effectively meet the needs of the University of Central Oklahoma, while maintaining compliance with all policies and procedures of the University of Central Oklahoma and the Oklahoma State Department of Finance
