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Supplier Announcements Archive

Aug142024
Use of PaymentWorks for UCSC Supplier Onboarding Ending
Effective Tuesday, September 3, 2024, PaymentWorks will no longer be used by UCSC for Supplier Registration changes. PaymentWorks accounts (for the UC Santa Cruz campus ONLY) will be permanently closed. PaymentWorks accounts linked to other organizations will NOT be affected.

If you need to make changes to your UCSC supplier information, please use the UCSC Payee Setup 204 form.

Email communication was sent to all suppliers connected to UCSC through PaymentWorks on 8/14/2024 with this same information.

Thank you for your patience has we transition to a new and improved system.
May282024
Scheduled Site Maintenance Complete
The site maintenance has been successfully completed, and full functionality has been restored.

This was a significant upgrade to the underlying service that powers our website.
If you notice any website issues, please contact the web team at finaff-tech@ucsc.edu.
May202024
Scheduled Site Maintenance and Content Freeze Over Memorial Day Weekend
Beginning Friday 5/24 @ 5:30pm through Tuesday 5/28 @ 7am the Financial Affairs website will be undergoing scheduled maintenance. While the site will remain available in a read-only mode, some services will be impacted.

Notably, the Entertainment Dashboard and ERF/MET forms will be unavailable during this scheduled maintenance period. If you have questions or issues regarding this maintenance, please contact the web team at finaff-tech@ucsc.edu.
Feb262024
Financial Affairs Website: Planned Outage on 3/3/24 from 2:30am - 5:30am
The Financial Affairs website will be unavailable for 3 hours on Sunday morning, March 3rd, from 2:30am to 5:30am for scheduled system maintenance. This will impact access to systems such as CruzBuy, CruzPay, CruzFly, ERS, and FIS. Please plan accordingly and contact finaff-tech@ucsc.edu with any questions.​​​​
May102023
Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Year-End Closing Schedule
Our current fiscal year, FY23, will end on June 30, 2023. As we near this closing date, it is important for Divisions/Units/Departments to review recharge and purchasing requirements, and budgets. You will need to be aware of deadlines which must be followed to ensure transactions are processed correctly and in time to meet fiscal year-end requirements.

A detailed calendar of closing events is posted on the Financial Affairs website. Please take the time to review the Fiscal Close 2022-2023 Schedule.
Nov232022
Notice to Vendors: Fraudulent Purchase Order Email Activity
We want to alert you to an increase in email scams involving fraudulent purchase orders and requests for product quotations purporting to originate from UC Santa Cruz Buyers. While the university cannot prevent this illegal action, we actively work to inform our suppliers of this on-going activity. Common features of these supplier-targeted counterfeit UCSC orders include:
  • Invalid contact information, such as email addresses using deceptive extensions; e.g. @ucsantascruz.com, @ucsc.mygbiz.com, or @ucscedu.org
  • The email message is poorly written, with misspellings and awkward sentence structure
  • Orders start with an e-mail inquiry asking for a quote for a small order followed by a subsequent request for a larger order
  • The order designates​ a Ship-To address that is not a UCSC facility or indicates the product will be picked up at the supplier’s premises
  • The message may include an attachment designed to look like a purchase order, and it may include a logo or other graphic, and in some cases, a signature
  • Please note that the university’s internet address is www.ucsc.edu and it is not our practice to ask our suppliers to ship to addresses that are not UCSC campus facilities. It is also not our practice to place orders for merchandise that will be picked up at supplier premises
  • The request lists the address of UC Office of the President in Oakland, which is not a UCSC address
  • The request includes the title of Procurement Chancellor, which is a fictitious position
If you believe you have received a fraudulent order or quotation request, you may forward it to UCSC Procurement Services at buy4me@ucsc.edu to verify the communication’s legitimacy before responding.
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Nov232022
Notice to Vendors: Fraudulent Purchase Order Email Activity
We want to alert you to an increase in email scams involving fraudulent purchase orders and requests for product quotations purporting to originate from UC Santa Cruz Buyers. While the university cannot prevent this illegal action, we actively work to inform our suppliers of this on-going activity. Common features of these supplier-targeted counterfeit UCSC orders include:
  • Invalid contact information, such as email addresses using deceptive extensions; e.g. @ucsantascruz.com, @ucsc.mygbiz.com, or @ucscedu.org
  • The email message is poorly written, with misspellings and awkward sentence structure
  • Orders start with an e-mail inquiry asking for a quote for a small order followed by a subsequent request for a larger order
  • The order designates​ a Ship-To address that is not a UCSC facility or indicates the product will be picked up at the supplier’s premises
  • The message may include an attachment designed to look like a purchase order, and it may include a logo or other graphic, and in some cases, a signature
  • Please note that the university’s internet address is www.ucsc.edu and it is not our practice to ask our suppliers to ship to addresses that are not UCSC campus facilities. It is also not our practice to place orders for merchandise that will be picked up at supplier premises
  • The request lists the address of UC Office of the President in Oakland, which is not a UCSC address
  • The request includes the title of Procurement Chancellor, which is a fictitious position
If you believe you have received a fraudulent order or quotation request, you may forward it to UCSC Procurement Services at buy4me@ucsc.edu to verify the communication’s legitimacy before responding.
Nov152022
Potential Delivery Disruptions
This is a general announcement about potential delivery delays to the UCSC campus due strike activities on campus. UPS has recently announced that they will decline to cross the picket line. If possible, we recommend temporarily using FedEx or other courier services for urgent and/or time-sensitive and cold chain deliveries. For items already in transit we suggest contacting UPS or the vendor to directly to get an update on delivery status and/or make alternate arrangements for pickup or delivery.​​
Jul72022
Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Year-End Closing Schedule
Fiscal Year 2021-2022 has closed, except for central office accrual activity.

The annual budget carryforward process is scheduled for Tuesday August 2nd, 2022. Remaining FY22 budget balances will be carried forward to FY23.

A detailed calendar of closing events is posted on the Financial Affairs website. Please take the time to review the Fiscal Close 2021-2022 Schedule.
Jun152022
Notification of Sexual Violation and Sexual Harassment Policy to Employers of Subcontracted Employees, Independent Contractors, and Other Employers Present at A UC Santa Cruz location
The University of California, Santa Cruz is committed to maintaining a community dedicated to the advancement, application and transmission of knowledge and creative endeavors through academic excellence, where all people who participate in University programs and activities can work and learn together in an atmosphere free of harassment, exploitation, or intimidation.

The following Sexual Harassment and Sexual Violence Policy applies to all suppliers and third parties providing goods or services or participating in any programs and activities at a UC Santa Cruz location.

The policy both prohibits suppliers and third parties from engaging in sexual harassment, and protects them from harassment, while they are at UC locations, providing goods or services, or participating in University programs or activities. The University takes sexual harassment seriously. If you experience, witness or have concerns about sexual harassment, you may contact the UC Santa Cruz Title IX Office. If you have any questions regarding this notification, please contact April Exner Nycum, Procurement & Supply Chain Services Buyer Team Manager at aprile@ucsc.edu.​
May102022
Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Year-End Closing Schedule
Our current fiscal year, FY22, will end on June 30, 2022. As we near this closing date, it is important for Divisions/Units/Departments to review recharge and purchasing requirements, and budgets. You will need to be aware of deadlines which must be followed to ensure transactions are processed correctly and in time to meet fiscal year-end requirements.​

A detailed calendar of closing events is posted on the Financial Affairs website. Please take the time to review the Fiscal Close 2021-2022 Schedule.
Jun82021
Coming Soon: Small Business First!
Small businesses play a significant role in the California economy, but small businesses face major challenges, especially due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Targeted procurement programs like Small Business First can help small businesses mitigate these difficulties.

With the Small Business First program, the University of California is committing to providing contracting and procurement opportunities with certified Small Businesses (SBs), Microbusinesses (MBs), and Disabled Veteran Business Enterprises (DVBEs). The University has established the Small Business First policy to increase the utilization of these businesses in alignment with UC’s sustainability goals and overall mission.

Check out our new Small Business First resource to learn more.
Aug192020
Financial Affairs Response Times Impacted
As with many campus units, there are a significant number of Financial Affairs staff impacted by the CZU Lightning Complex Fire. Response times for all Financial Affairs departments may be slower than usual. Be safe, everyone.
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Apr132020
Financial Affairs Response to COVID-19
During this unprecedented time, our entire UCSC community has been directly impacted by the magnitude of the global COVID-19 crisis. Many temporary adjustments have been, and continue to be, made to our financial policy and processes in order to accommodate our UCSC community and to help our campus navigate this difficult period.

For more information on the response and related resources, please visit our Financial Affairs Response to COVID-19 page.​
Nov12018
Notice to Vendors: Fraudulent Purchase Order Email Activity
We want to alert you to an email scam involving purchase orders and requests for product quotations purporting to originate from UC Santa Cruz, but are in fact fraudulent. While the university cannot prevent this illegal action, we are actively working to inform our suppliers of this on-going activity. Common features of these supplier-targeted counterfeit UCSC orders include:
  • The email message is poorly written, with misspellings and awkward sentence structure.
  • Orders start with an e-mail inquiry asking for a quote for a small order followed by a subsequent request for a larger order.
  • The order designates a Ship To address that is not a UCSC facility or indicates the product will be picked up at the supplier’s premises.
  • Invalid contact information, such as email addresses using deceptive extensions; e.g. @ucsantascruz.com or @ucsc.mygbiz.com.
  • The message may include an attachment that is designed to look like a purchase order, and may include a logo or other graphic, or a signature.
  • Please note that the university’s internet address is www.ucsc.edu and it is not our practice to ask our suppliers to ship to addresses that are not UCSC campus facilities. It is also not our practice to place orders for merchandise that will be picked up at supplier premises.
  • They list the address of UC Office of the President in Oakland, which is not a UCSC address.
  • They include the title of Procurement Chancellor, which is a fictitious position.
If you believe you have received a fraudulent order or quotation request you may forward it to UCSC Procurement Services at buy4me@ucsc.edu to verify the communication’s legitimacy before responding. You may also contact the Procurement Services department by telephone at: 831-459-2311.
Sep222017
Notice to Vendors: Fraudulent Purchase Order Email Activity
We want to alert you to an email scam involving fraudulent purchase orders and requests for product quotations purporting to originate from UC Santa Cruz, but are in fact fraudulent. While the university cannot prevent this illegal action, we are actively working to inform our suppliers of this on-going activity. Common features of these supplier-targeted counterfeit UCSC orders include:
  • The email message is poorly written, with misspellings and awkward sentence structure.
  • Orders start with an e-mail inquiry asking for a quote for a small order followed by a subsequent request for a larger order.
  • The order designates a Ship To address that is not a UCSC facility or indicates the product will be picked up at the supplier’s premises.
  • Invalid contact information, such as email addresses using deceptive extensions; e.g. @ucsantascruz.com or @ucsc.mygbiz.com.
  • The message may include an attachment that is designed to look like a purchase order, and may include a logo or other graphic, or a signature.
  • Please note that the university’s internet address is www.ucsc.edu and it is not our practice to ask our suppliers to ship to addresses that are not UCSC campus facilities. It is also not our practice to place orders for merchandise that will be picked up at supplier premises.

If you believe you have received a fraudulent order or quotation request you may forward it to UCSC Procurement Services at buy4me@ucsc.edu to verify the communication’s legitimacy before responding. You may also contact the Procurement Services department by telephone at: 831-459-2311.

Apr282016
Notice to Vendors: Fraudulent Purchase Order Email Activity
We want to alert you to an email scam involving fraudulent purchase orders and requests for product quotations purporting to originate from UC Santa Cruz, but are in fact fraudulent. While the university cannot prevent this illegal action, we are actively working to inform our suppliers of this on-going activity. Common features of these supplier-targeted counterfeit UCSC orders include:
  • The email message is poorly written, with misspellings and awkward sentence structure.
  • Orders start with an e-mail inquiry asking for a quote for a small order followed by a subsequent request for a larger order.
  • The order designates a Ship To address that is not a UCSC facility or indicates the product will be picked up at the supplier’s premises.
  • Invalid contact information, such as email addresses using a deceptive extensions; e.g. @ucsantascruz.com or @ucsc.mygbiz.com.
  • The message may include an attachment that is designed to look like a purchase order, and may include a logo or other graphic, or a signature.
  • Please note that the university’s internet address is www.ucsc.edu and it is not our practice to ask our suppliers to ship to addresses that are not UCSC campus facilities. It is also not our practice to place orders for merchandise that will be picked up at supplier premises.

If you believe you have received a fraudulent order or quotation request you may forward it to UCSC Procurement Services at buy4me@ucsc.edu to verify the communication’s legitimacy before responding. You may also contact the Procurement Services department by telephone at: 831-459-2311.
Nov132015
Notice to Vendors: Fraudulent Purchase Order Email Activity
We want to alert you to an email scam involving fraudulent purchase orders and requests for product quotations purporting to originate from UC Santa Cruz, but are in fact fraudulent. While the university cannot prevent this illegal action, we are actively working to inform our suppliers of this on-going activity. Common features of these supplier-targeted counterfeit UCSC orders include:
  • The email message is poorly written, with misspellings and awkward sentence structure.
  • Orders start with an e-mail inquiry asking for a quote for a small order followed by a subsequent request for a larger order.
  • The order designates a Ship To address that is not a UCSC facility or indicates the product will be picked up at the supplier’s premises.
  • Invalid contact information, such as email addresses using a deceptive extensions; e.g. @ucsantascruz.com or @ucsc.mygbiz.com.
  • The message may include an attachment that is designed to look like a purchase order, and may include a logo or other graphic, or a signature.
  • Please note that the university’s internet address is www.ucsc.edu and it is not our practice to ask our suppliers to ship to addresses that are not UCSC campus facilities. It is also not our practice to place orders for merchandise that will be picked up at supplier premises.
If you believe you have received a fraudulent order or quotation request you may forward it to UCSC Procurement Services at buy4me@ucsc.edu to verify the communication’s legitimacy before responding. You may also contact the Procurement Services department by telephone at: 831-459-2311.