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Business Office Tips
Advice from the Business Service Center on how to arrange travel, pay people, manage university credit cards, and pay for goods and services at the University of Illinois.

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  • Are you making unauthorized purchases?

    An "unauthorized purchase" or "non-conforming order" occurs when a person requests and receives goods or services from an external supplier without first having a purchase order or a contract issued to the supplier. 

    Under university policy and Illinois law, such orders are not permitted, and the university may refuse to make payment after the fact.

    Do you know the likely consequences for you, your unit, and the College?