Effective Oct 1, 2025, the Simplified Acquisition Threshold was raised from $250K to $350K. This should decrease the number of formal bids using grant funds. For more information see links below.
Employees
4.3.26 | Helium Shortage – Airgas Implements Force Majeure
Airgas, has declared a force majeure on helium shipments due to production suspensions resulting from the Iran war. Healthcare and other industries will be prioritized. Procurement is meeting w/Airgas this coming week to understand the allocations we will face under the force majeure. All helium orders will be reviewed by Airgas before processing to ensure our allocation will meet the demand. Reach out to Procurement’s Research Team for more information (https://draft.procurement.uconn.edu/people/).
2.11.26 | New Campus-wide Print Solution
The University is implementing a campus-wide print solution to improve the simplicity and security of print release functionality.
As part of this initiative, UConn is working toward a standardized fleet of print equipment. This will allow for more consistent and efficient support and help reduce long-term costs for departments by centralizing purchasing and maintenance.
Submit a printer purchase request: s.uconn.edu/newprinterrequest
For more information about UConn’s UPrint program: kb.uconn.edu/space/IKB/26928676873/UPrint
1.26.26 | Approval Authority for Financial Transactions Policy – Concur
In alignment with the recently revised Approval Authority for Financial Transactions Policy which was effective 7/1/25, changes have been implemented to ensure consistency and accountability in financial approvals.
Effective February 1, 2026, employees will no longer be permitted to delegate approval authority within the travel system (Concur).
Assistants and Travel Arrangers may continue to prepare Concur Requests and Expense Reports, and approvers may assign individuals to review submissions using the Previewer Delegate role. However, final approval authority must remain with the designated approver. For more information please refer to the Approval Authority guide.
For questions and assistance please contact travel@uconn.edu.
12.5.25 | Important Update: Revised University Travel Policy and Procedures
Dear Colleagues,
We are pleased to announce that the University has finalized a revised Travel Policy that will become effective on 2/1/26.
This revision includes several important and impactful changes that all employees should review carefully.
All University employees who travel on behalf of the University are expected to review and comply with the revised policy and procedures.
The updated policy and procedures, along with a summary of changes, are available here: Revised University Travel Policies and Procedures
To ensure clarity, understanding and help with compliance, we are in the process of arranging virtual meetings to communicate the changes to our travel policies and procedures, as well as to address any questions you may have regarding these updates. Please check www.travel.uconn.edu for future updates. In the meantime, if you have any questions or need assistance understanding the revisions, please contact the travel office at travel@uconn.edu.