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About This Commodity
Most School of Medicine (SOM) expense related purchases, regardless of commodity type, are processed through UM System Procurement by two dedicated Procurement team members. This includes tangible and intangible goods such as purchased service agreements, professional service agreements, speaker/lecturer agreements, entertainment agreements, equipment rental agreements, software licenses, maintenance agreements, equipment and supply purchases.
SOM contracts handled by other departments include the following:
- MU OSPA (Office of Sponsored Programs Administration): Research consultant participant agreements and grant-funded consulting agreements
- MU Business Services: Medical student affiliation agreements
- UM System Real Estate: Lease agreements for space
- MUHC Managed Care: Revenue and Managed Care agreements
SOM Cover Sheet Requirement
The SOM Business and Finance Office requires a SOM Cover Sheet to accompany many purchase submissions. This cover sheet ensures that appropriate departmental approvals are in place prior to Procurement’s review and processing. This cover sheet must be attached to all non-catalog requisitions entered into PeopleSoft, when applicable.
For assistance with the cover sheet and/or to access the cover sheet template, please contact the SOM Business and Finance Office directly.
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