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March 30, 2021
BES (Brown Enterprise Solution) Core and Non-Core Item Savings

As the University prepares to launch the Brown Enterprise Solutions punchout catalog in Bobcat Buy we would like to share with you some of the cost savings you should expect to see when you start shopping. 

March 30, 2021
Brown Enterprise Solutions Selected as Sole Office Supply Provider

Beginning on March 31, 2021, Brown Enterprise Solutions (BES) will replace Office Depot as the preferred supplier of office supplies at Ohio University.

February 2, 2021
Office of the Bursar Process Reminders

As we kick off the semester, please remember the processes we have put in place to keep campus safe.

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February 2, 2021
January OBI Dashboard Enhancements

As communicated in December Business Matters , enhancements to the Oracle E-Business Suite User Access dashboards are underway.  As of January 26, 2021, enhancements to this dashboard have been implemented that will allow authorized users to look up emplo

February 2, 2021
OHIO Makes PPE Available for Spring Semester

Ohio University students returning to the Athens or regional campuses for spring semester can pick up a personal protective equipment (PPE) bag. Each bag includes hand sanitizer, two branded masks and a digital thermometer and is available for each student. A student ID is required to pick up the bag.

February 2, 2021
Travel Restrictions Continue

In the July 2020 Business Matters , it was communicated that in state travel is allowable but  all other travel must be approved using the exception process outlined in the article. As of January 2021, that process remains in place as a result of COVID-19.

February 2, 2021
Brown Enterprise Solutions to Replace Office Depot as Preferred Supplier

In early 2021, Brown Enterprise Solutions (BES) will replace Office Depot as the preferred supplier of office supplies at Ohio University.  The Inter-University Council of Ohio (IUC) voted to adopt BES as the preferred supplier in the fall and OHIO will take part in the contract, making this catalog available in early 2021.  When this

February 2, 2021
Software Purchase Process Reminder

As we begin the new calendar year, we wanted to communicate again, the process that must be followed before purchasing software. Most software vendors require the customer accept certain terms and conditions in order to use the software.

December 10, 2020
OBI Dashboard Enhancements

As communicated in the November Business Matters publication, enhancements to the PO Summaryand Paymentsdashboards have been underway.  Those enhancements were deployed on December 8, 2020.  Changes include improved drilldown features that match the style of the drilldow

December 10, 2020
Concur Mobile Authentication Update Coming December 2020

The SAP Concur mobile app is a simple, secure tool that lets you manage your expenses and travel right from your smartphone.  By using this app, you can book and manage itineraries, capture and track mileage, record receipts, and create, submit, and approve expense reports.  The app is available for

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