Procurement and Business Services

Southwest Airlines to End “Two Bags Fly Free” Policy

Southwest Airlines is making a major change to its baggage policy, bringing an end to its long-standing perk of allowing two free checked bags. For flights booked on or after May 28, passengers will no longer enjoy the airline’s signature “two bags fly free” benefit. This policy shift marks a significant departure from what has […]

2025 Mileage Rate Increase

The General Appropriations Act provides for mileage reimbursements at the standard business mileage rate established by the Internal Revenue Service. Beginning on January 1, 2025, the Internal Revenue Service rate will be 70 cents per mile. Reimbursement for trips taken on or after January 1, 2025, will be at the rate of 70 cents per […]

CBOG – August 2024

Procurement Items 1. Promotional and Apparel Purchases (B&N): There has been much confusion since earlier this spring related to the resale of department or organization specific merchandise on campus for either fundraising or marketing purposed. It came to our attention that various groups were purchasing items from retailers off campus and then setting up online […]