University at Buffalo

General University Policies

Policies of a general administrative nature.

Policy content is the responsibility of the executive listed on the first page of each policy. Please contact the Responsible office noted in the Contact Information section near the end of the policy if you have questions about interpretation or content.

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Approval Authority

This policy provides guidance on the delegation and assignment of authority to approve transactions; identifies the circumstances under which approvals are required by the president, provost, vice-presidents and The Research Foundation (RF)...

Audit Follow-up

This policy outlines the procedure for follow-up of audit recommendations in audit reports issued by the University at Buffalo (UB) Internal Audit Department and/or external audit agencies.

Campus Mail Policy

Campus Mail Services is responsible for the efficient flow of University mail. All campus (interdepartmental) and incoming and outgoing United States mail processed by Campus Mail Services must relate to the business of the University.

Change in Scheduled Operations - Policy and Communication Plan

There may be instances when conditions require a change in scheduled operations resulting in class cancellations, an early departure, or a closing*.

Child Protection Policy

Individuals must conduct themselves appropriately with children who are on campus and/or who participate in University-related programs, take reasonable measures to ensure their safety, and report instances or suspicion of inappropriate conduct…

Development and Issuance of University Policies

University policies are to be appropriately approved and published in the web-based UB Policy Library. This policy outlines the format, review, approval, and distribution process for university policies.

External Audit Policy

The University at Buffalo fully cooperates with and assists external auditors and/or investigators. To ensure consistency, the Associate Vice President and Controller must be informed of, and will determine the appropriate coordinator of the activity.

Fraud Reporting Policy

The University at Buffalo has a process to report and investigate suspected fraudulent activity and to protect employees against retaliation.

Record Retention and Disposal

This policy defines the standards and procedures for retention and handling of university records.

Smoke-Free Policy

The University at Buffalo (UB) is committed to providing a healthy, comfortable, and safe smoke-free environment for its students, faculty, staff, and visitors.

Supplier Diversity Program

The Supplier Diversity Program increases economic opportunities for small business, minority, women, disadvantaged, and veteran owned business enterprises. The Program aligns resources with new initiatives to create a comprehensive, university-wide...