Effective September 1, 2026, the limit for departments to make low-value purchases without review by central Procurement will be increased from $10,000 to $15,000. To support responsible procurement of goods and services, UCR's Business and Financial Services has created a new, consolidated Campus Procurement of Goods & Services Policy 750-05. This new policy replaces the following older campus policies, which are being rescinded:
- 750-03 – eBuy Agreement and Department Authorized Purchase Order (DAPO)
- 750-39 – Low-Value Purchase Authorization (LVPA) Program
- 750-54 – Strategic Sourcing Program
- 750-60 – Purchase Requisitions and Purchase Orders
- 750-63 – Purchasing Authority
- 750-69 – Campus Purchasing (Policies and Requirements)
The new Policy 750-05 is being issued in interim status to allow for campus review and comment, and to align with the Systemwide policy development of BUS-BFB-43, which is itself in interim status. The notice-and-comment period will be extended to 60 days, since it is beginning in the summer. Comments, questions and suggestions regarding the policy should be submitted to policy@ucr.edu by October 26, 2026.
Business & Financial Services has also prepared a matrix explaining the changes in procurement authority and process: Leadership Decision Summary