Procurement Update
January 2007

Welcome to the January 2007 Procurement Update. This month's topics include:

• Standard PC models now online
• New Cingular account representative
• Change to mileage reimbursement rate
• Vehicle purchase/lease procedures

Standard PC models now online
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Procurement Services recently added models and specifications for standard computers/laptops purchased by the university to our website. These models meet DePaul's technology standards and ensure that they will be compatible with existing technology and future upgrades made by the university.

These models can be viewed on the Purchasing page of the Procurement Services website.

New Cingular account representative
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Cingular has recently assigned a new account representative, Jeff Kyle, to DePaul University for all ordering and billing questions. Jeff can be contacted for any issues regarding new orders, billing problems or personal discounts. For more information on DePaul University's program with Cingular, visit the Cingular page on the Procurement Services website.

Cingular Account Representative:
Jeff Kyle
Campus Sales Representative
University Sales & Solutions
jeff.kyle@cingular.com
Mobile - (773) 612-6364

Change to mileage reimbursement rate
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The IRS has recently increased the mileage reimbursement rate to 48.5 cents per mile, effective January 1, 2007. This new rate should be used for reimbursements for expenses taking place after January 1.

Any mileage expenses prior to January 1, 2007 is to be reimbursed at the previous rate of 44.5 cents per mile.

Vehicle purchase/lease procedures
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If your department is considering the purchase or lease of a vehicle, please remember to contact Procurement Services early in the process. All vehicle requests must be initiated by Procurement due to special legal and financial requirements. Procurement will ensure that appropriate financial terms are met, proper accounting procedures followed, and insurance is obtained.

For complete information on vehicle acquisitions, review the university policy at http://policies.depaul.edu/policy/policy.aspx?pid=96.

Procurement Services
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If you have any questions about the above or any purchasing items, feel free to contact the Procurement Services team at:

w: http://www.depaul.edu/~procure
e: procurement@depaul.edu
p: (312) 362-7510
f: (312) 362-7547