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<br>At the latest Fiscal Close Office Hours session, several high-touch activities continued to generate discussion and questions from departments, including payroll correction workflows, Concur expense visibility, recharge timing, FICA adjustment tracking, and payroll reporting and documentation resources. BFS will continue evaluating opportunities to enhance communication, improve transparency, strengthen reporting tools, and streamline processes in these areas to better support departments.</span></p>
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<p style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px"><span>Zoom Link: <a href="https://ucr.benchurl.com/c/l?u=13E1B70E&e=1B5869B&c=158834&&t=0&l=150993B67&email=hcRTv%2Fv%2BkTvxAaSPLVE6Rw%3D%3D&seq=1" style="text-decoration:none" target="_blank"><span style="text-decoration:underline;color:rgb(0,0,238)">https://ucr.zoom.us/j/95091586921</span></a></span></p>
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<em><strong>Stronger </strong><span style="color:rgb(56,56,56);line-height:150%">partnerships. </span><strong>Smarter </strong><span style="color:rgb(56,56,56);line-height:150%">insights. </span><strong>Better </strong><span style="color:rgb(56,56,56);line-height:150%">outcomes for campus.
<br></span></em></span>Procurement Services is strengthening partnerships with campus departments through Department Business Reviews, a new initiative focused on collaboration, transparency, and strategic support. These ongoing meetings provide opportunities to review procurement trends, purchasing activity, operational priorities, and upcoming initiatives while supporting a more strategic and service-oriented approach aligned with each department’s research, teaching, and operational needs. </div>
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<p style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px">Discussions may include procurement cycle times, self service purchasing orders, managed versus unmanaged spend, supplier performance, payment methods, and sourcing opportunities, while also creating space for Procurement Services to more deeply understand each department’s operational priorities, challenges, and long-term goals. The reviews are intended to help identify meaningful ways Procurement Services can better support department strategy, operational growth, and future initiatives.</p>
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<p style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px">Participating departments for the initial rollout have already been identified as part of this year’s engagement plan. The initiative reflects a continued commitment to customer service, partnership, operational excellence, and data-informed decision making. Meetings will continue with departments across campus in both recurring and annual formats as part of ongoing campus engagement efforts.</p>
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<p style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px">Procurement Services is relaunching the Procurement Process Improvement Series this June. Running biweekly through September, the series will provide practical guidance, policy clarity, and process improvement strategies based on campus feedback and common procurement challenges.
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<p style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px"><strong>Sessions will be held on select Fridays from 1:00–1:45 p.m.</strong> Topics include procurement forms, events & catering, University Card programs, office supplies & copiers, third-party risk management, RFP strategies, supplier and contract strategy, and capital equipment procurement.</p>
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<p style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px">View upcoming sessions through the BFS Zoom Events Hub:<span style="color:rgb(0,0,238)"> <span style="text-decoration:underline"><a href="https://ucr.benchurl.com/c/l?u=13E1B711&e=1B5869B&c=158834&&t=0&l=150993B67&email=hcRTv%2Fv%2BkTvxAaSPLVE6Rw%3D%3D&seq=1" style="color:rgb(0,0,238);text-decoration:underline" target="_blank">https://ucr.zoom.us/ze/hub/bfs</a></span></span></p>
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<em>Oracle Procurement Enhancements</em></span></p>
<p style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px">As part of Release 26B, the Classic Purchase Requisitions infotile in Oracle PROD was retired and Redwood Self Service Procurement (RSSP) is now the default requisition module for campus users.
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<p style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px">To help users become more familiar with the latest changes, a short demo video was released highlighting new functionality, visual enhancements, improved search capabilities, cart editing features, billing updates, and workflow improvements included in Release 26B. Campus users are encouraged to watch the video to become familiar with the updated RSSP experience. </p>
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<p style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px">Review Conflict of Interest (COI) requirements when engaging independent contractors and outside service providers. Ensure disclosures, approvals, and the <a href="https://ucr.benchurl.com/c/l?u=13E1B713&e=1B5869B&c=158834&&t=0&l=150993B67&email=hcRTv%2Fv%2BkTvxAaSPLVE6Rw%3D%3D&seq=1" style="text-decoration:none" target="_blank"><span style="text-decoration:underline;color:rgb(0,0,238)"><span>Independent Contractor Conflict of Interest Form</span></span></a> are completed before services begin. </p>
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<p style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px">Include all supporting documentation on requisitions, including quotes, proposals, completed forms, approvals, and relevant email communications. Complete documentation helps reduce processing delays and follow-up questions.</p>
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<p style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px">Use this form to provide supplier and department contact information related to the PO. Access the form directly in the module, complete all applicable fields, and attach it to the requisition to ensure the professional buyer responsible for creating the PO has the necessary contact information.</p>
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<p style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px">Receive purchase orders in Oracle as soon as goods or services are received and verified. Delays in receiving POs can delay invoice processing and result in follow-up outreach from Accounts Payable.</p>
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<p style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px"><span>There is still time to register for the <a href="https://ucr.benchurl.com/c/l?u=13E1B714&e=1B5869B&c=158834&&t=0&l=150993B67&email=hcRTv%2Fv%2BkTvxAaSPLVE6Rw%3D%3D&seq=1" style="text-decoration:none" target="_blank"><span style="text-decoration:underline;color:rgb(0,0,238)">UC Systemwide Travel Program’s 2026 Spring Travel Sessions</span></a>. These webinars are designed to help travelers and arrangers better navigate the
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<li><span><strong>May 28 | 11:00 a.m.</strong> –
<em>Deconstructing the UC Travel Ecosystem</em></span></li>
<li><span><strong>June 4 | 11:00 a.m.</strong> –
<em>Benefits & Perks of UC-Negotiated Contracts</em></span></li>
<li><span><strong>June 5 | 11:30 a.m.</strong> –
<em>Booking Car/Hotel Only (No Airfare)</em></span></li>
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<p style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px"><span><strong>Note: </strong>These webinars are geared towards individuals using the Travel Portal in ConnexxUC. Additionally, previous webinars and additional travel resources are also available in the <a href="https://ucr.benchurl.com/c/l?u=13E1B715&e=1B5869B&c=158834&&t=0&l=150993B67&email=hcRTv%2Fv%2BkTvxAaSPLVE6Rw%3D%3D&seq=1" style="text-decoration:none" target="_blank"><span style="text-decoration:underline;color:rgb(0,0,238)">Travel Portal Video Library</span></a>. </span></p>
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