Central Receiving

Virtually all goods that are purchased by university departments are delivered to Central Receiving and then disseminated to every department on campus. Items purchased on university purchase orders are unpacked, contents are then verified against the packing list and specifications on the purchase order. Serial numbers are recorded for capital outlay equipment and property tags are placed near the serial number. Damage claims and shortage claims are processed. Receiving information is entered into the computer Financial Records System (F.R.S.) to notify Accounts Payable what can be authorized for payment.

Items purchased with a Departmental Purchase Order (D.P.O.) are delivered to the ordering department by Central Receiving. They are not opened by our staff, so it is necessary for each department to verify the contents and to authorize payment by Accounts Payable.