The University of Minnesota allows departments to purchase goods
and services directly from external vendors in certain circumstances.
To view the University's policy on purchases that are allowed to
circumvent the Purchasing Services department follow the link below.
Link to Non-Purchase Order Related Payments List (Appendix E)
Controller's Organization
Purchasing Services is one of the many departments that report the Controller's Organization.
Internal Service Organizations (ISOs)
ISOs and Auxiliaries are University departments that provide products or services for sale to other University departments.
University Travel Services
University Travel Services is your complete, one-stop location for all travel related questions; from policy to prices, it's all here.