VCU Procurement Services

As part of recent updates to our fixed asset accounting practices, the Controller’s Office has deactivated about 17 account codes. These codes have already been removed from RealSource and will only remain temporarily active in Banner until July 31st to allow time for processing any remaining payments. 🗓️ Key Deadline: July 31 All payments tied […]

When you’re submitting a One-Time Payment Request, there’s one small but essential detail that helps keep our financial process running smoothly: the service date. Adding the correct service date at the beginning of the “Business Purpose” field isn’t just a best practice—it’s required. And for good reason! Why is the service date so important? Including […]

Greetings RealSource users! We’re making a small update in RealSource to help improve the accuracy of account code selections and keep the approval process running smoothly. What’s changing?Requisitions that use certain account codes will now go through a quick review by the Controller’s Office. This helps catch any miscoded items early and ensures everything is […]

Join us every Tuesday from 1PM-2PM via Zoom for our Procurement Virtual Office Hour. Get expert advice, tackle procurement challenges, and connect with fellow professionals in the field. This is your chance to ask questions to our specialists directly! Why Join Our Virtual Office Hour? What to Expect Problem-Solving: Bring your procurement challenges, and we’ll […]

We’re making an important update to our shipping policies. The option to use a one-time ship-to-home address will be discontinued. Why the Change? This adjustment allows us to streamline our procurement processes and ensure better tracking and accountability for all shipments. What Are Your Alternatives? If you need to ship items to an employee’s home […]

Searching made easy! The RealSource Search feature is designed to help you quickly find and manage your purchase orders. With five pre-built searches—like Open POs, Discounts Requiring a Receipt, and Invoices Requiring Receipts—you can narrow your focus and find the exact info you need. Just use the orders icon and filter by department to make […]

The “Showcase for Small, Women & Minority-Owned Businesses” in RealSource is being updated to “Certified Businesses.” You’ll still find the same trusted vendors, now under the new name. Additionally, these vendors will be identified with a “Certified Business” badge within their profiles. If you have any questions, feel free to contact the RealSource team.

Want to make your department’s procurement processes smoother and more efficient? We’re hitting the road to bring our expertise directly to your team! We understand that each department has unique needs and challenges when it comes to purchasing goods and services. That’s why we’re offering personalized sessions tailored to your department’s specific workflows. Whether you […]

You’ve carefully qualified your recipient, ensured they’re set up in RealSource, and completed the all-important Independent Contractor Agreement (ICA) form. You’ve even created the purchase order and received the services. Fantastic! But there’s one crucial step that often gets overlooked, and it’s the most important step of all: submitting the ICA Payment Request form in […]

Have you noticed the Gold Stars in RealSource? The “Adopt” feature enhances user experience by providing real-time guidance, training, and contextual support. It enables Procurement Services to boost system utilization, offering users convenient access to assistance and guidance. To make use of this functionality, simply click on any of the star badges found throughout the […]