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Business Services News

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University of Iowa Finance and Operations outlines plan for growth in DEI for Unity Week 2022

University of Iowa Finance and Operations released the 2022 Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Action Plan Review to highlight DEI work of the previous year.
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UI Risk Management implements online vehicle accident reporting

Beginning Nov. 1, all vehicle incidents involving University of Iowa vehicles may be reported online in Employee Self Service or MyUI. UI Risk Management implemented the online Vehicle Accident Reporting to improve both the convenience and efficiency of auto claims.
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Montgomery honored as Big 10 Black Alumni of the Year

Wednesday, August 31, 2022
Lew Montgomery, interim senior human resources director for University of Iowa Finance and Operations, was recently honored as a Big 10 Black Alumni of the Year representing the UI. The Black Alumni awards are given in recognition of Black alums and pioneers from each Big 10 school who have made a significant and lasting impact

Business Services Teams

Accounts Payable

auditing and processing of invoices and payments for The University of Iowa

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Central Receiving

Receives items shipped to the University, delivers to campus locations at no charge to departments.

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General Stores

Provides custodial supplies, paper, softener salt, dry ice, and gas cylinders; manages office supplier contract.

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Laundry Services

This team processes over 6 Million pounds of clean garments, linens, and products each year.

Provides, launders, repairs, picks up, and delivers garments, hospitality, institutional, and dust control products

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Mailing Services

Distributes incoming and outgoing campus mail; provides bulk mailing services; offers metering, ink-jet addressing, inserting and tabbing.

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Printing Services

Produces documents through digital and offset printing; manages printing vendor bids; operates Copy Centers. 

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Parking and Transportation

Manages CAMBUS bus system, campus parking, commuter programs, and bicycle registration.  

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Purchasing

Obtains quality goods and services at the lowest reasonable cost.

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Risk Management

Identifies and analyzes risk; implements loss control programs; administers insurance programs covering property and liability.

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Surplus

Sells equipment that departments no longer need; manages disposal of all university computers; recycles items that cannot be used. 

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Travel

Audits and processes payments related to University business travel' provides travel policy and process information.

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University Shared Services

Provide transactional services, including procurement requisitions, ebuy requisitions, e-vouchers, cash deposits, procurement card purchases and reconciliation, request for travel, and travel expense vouchers.

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