Sponsored Consulting-Click here for Best Practices

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Smith-Lever (76XX) equipment threshold is $500.  If you receive a request to charge these funds for equipment over $500, the following form needs to be completed, approved, and must accompany the back-up documentation. Smith-Lever Dept Equip Form

Hatch/Multi-State (74XX/73XX/78XX/79XX) equipment threshold is $1,000.  If you receive a request to charge this fund type for equipment over $1,000, the following form needs to be completed, approved and must accompany the back-up documentation. FFF Equipment Request Form

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR CORNELL INTERNATIONAL TRAVELERS

 The following web site is specific to individuals who travel internationally:  US Department of State.

This site contains travel warnings that are issued when the Department of State recommends that Americans avoid certain countries.  Additionally, there is other helpful travel information posted to this site.

It is recommended that Cornell international travelers contact the Risk Management and Insurance office to ensure that they are aware of  SOS Corporate Comprehensive Service and benefits they can receive in case of emergency situations.  Information about International SOS can be found at the following web site:  www.internationalsos.com.

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 The FY 2009 mileage rates are:

• Business Miles: Effective January 1, 2009: 55 cents per mile
• Miles related to Moving: January 1, 2009:  24 cents per mile  
• Charitable Activities (volunteers): No change 14 cents per mile

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e-SHOP
Beginning 7/1/09, Cornell introduced a new on-line ordering system called e-SHOP.

The advantages of using this new procurement system include:

• Ability to place orders from multiple suppliers in one transaction
• Easy electronic requisition order form pre-populated with your profile information
• Easy access to contracted deals for the best price, quality, and service
• Most up-to-date catalog information
• Fast orders using "Favorites"

Click here for more information on e-SHOP: http://www.cals.cornell.edu/cals/faculty-staff/bsc/e-shop.cfm

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Emergency Purchase

If you need to purchase large quantities of supplies or items over $500 during an emergency, the BSC can place orders using their higher limit procurement card. Contact either Donna Bunce at dlb9@cornell.edu or 607-351-6661 (cell phone) or Lisa Tvaroha at lbt2@cornell.edu or 607-227-3967 (cell phone) and provide them with ordering information.

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NOTE:  Requests for procurement card applications and questions about the process should be forwarded to Lisa Tvaroha at lbt2@cornell.edu.  Requests for cell phones and questions about the process should be forwarded to Donna Bunce at dlb9@cornell.edu

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REQUEST TO USE THE OVER $500 BSC PROCUREMENT CARD

The CALS Finance Business Service Center (FBSC) has procurement cards with limits of $5,000 per transaction. The higher limit procurement card is available to be used by Individuals who need to purchase items over $500. Goods or services that cost less than $500 will not be accepted through this process. NOTE: There may be times when orders will be processed on Purchase Orders rather than through the Procurement Card process. The FBSC will make the final determination about the ordering method. 

Over $500 BSC Procurement Card Website