The University at Buffalo allows for the use of State, University at Buffalo Foundation, Inc., and Research Foundation funds for the payment of reasonable and appropriate expenses incurred while conducting official university business.

This policy provides guidance on the delegation and assignment of authority to approve transactions; identifies the circumstances under which approvals are required by the president, provost, vice-presidents and the Research Foundation operations manager; and requires that transactions requesting payment to an individual with approval authority be approved by the next higher level of authority.

The State University of New York (University) shall comply with existing state procurement law and set practical and attainable requirements for SUNY campuses, and their affiliated organizations, to eliminate the use of plastic items generally recognized as being designed for single use.

UB has a significant investment in equipment and is committed to recording, maintaining and safeguarding the equipment from acquisition through disposal.

This policy provides guidance and a framework for decision-making regarding mobile communication devices and related services.

Departmental funds may be used to reimburse certain expenses incurred by new appointees when transporting themselves, their families, and household goods and personal effects to their new place of residence. This policy applies to State, RF, and UBF appointments.

This document provides a Risk Management policy and procedure to satisfy current NYISO requirements as per the NYISO Market Services Tariff. University Facilities will follow this policy to reduce or eliminate risks specific to University interactions with the NYISO when purchasing products or services.

The University at Buffalo (UB, University) requires the timely receipt and verification of goods and services purchased with State, Research Foundation (RF), and University at Buffalo Foundation (UBF) funds. Ordering departments must verify that purchased goods and services are received in proper condition and are in accordance with the terms and conditions of the purchasing agreement.

UB is committed to responsible stewardship of natural resources and requires all copy paper, janitorial paper, and other paper supplies to be composed of 100% post-consumer recycled content to the maximum extent possible.

The university seeks to maximize the recycling of waste materials. Our initial objective is to achieve a minimum level of 50% recycling of our solid waste stream established to guide the continual improvement of our program.

Requirements of the Federal Trade Commission’s Red Flags Rule must be followed when extending credit to individuals for services provided by the university.

The Supplier Diversity Program increases economic opportunities for small business, minority, women, disadvantaged, and veteran owned business enterprises. The Program aligns resources with new initiatives to create a comprehensive, university-wide focus on economic opportunities for diversity suppliers.

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There are specific dollar thresholds and requirements for purchases with state, Research Foundation (RF) and UB Foundation (UBF) funds. There is also a state Purchasing Threshold for revenue contracts, which includes, but is not limited to Use of Space and Services Centers.

The Procurement Card (PCard) is an efficient and cost-effective method of purchasing and payment for small-dollar purchases. Cardholders can make authorized purchases directly from a supplier without processing the traditional paperwork. 

Traveling to collaborate and share with other colleagues is an integral part of university life. UB offers payment options and will reimburse individuals for reasonable, necessary, appropriate, cost-effective, and approved travel and business expenses incurred in the performance of university business.

Food and beverage reimbursement guidelines are described in the Allowable Use of Funds Policy.