P-Card Statements Due Friday
P-Card holders: Reconcile and submit your June procurement card statements to Finance by the end of day Friday, July 7. Two signatures are required on all statements. Find the statements on the network (\\union9\pcard).
Most County Offices Closed Tuesday
Most county facilities will be closed Tuesday, July 4 in observance of Independence Day. Thank you to those employees who will be working to serve county residents.
Reminder: Carolina OccMed is closed today, July 3, and tomorrow, July 4. For work-related injuries, please go to Atrium Urgent Care, FastMed or Family Urgent Care. Click here for details.
View the 2023 holiday schedule on County Connect.
Updated Procurement Policy
Updates Related to P-Cards and Purchase Orders
The Board of County Commissioners adopted an updated Procurement Policy and the Union County Federal Transit Authority (FTA) Policy. View or download these policies on County Connect.
The updated policy that is now in effect includes changes to the limits for the following, among other changes:
- Purchase orders must now be secured for purchases of $5,000 or more.
- The standard P-Card single transaction limit will be raised from $2,500 per purchase to $5,000 from approved department P-Card representatives. Departments must have available funds if they choose to increase their monthly limit in addition to their single transaction limit. To request a single transaction P-Card limit increase, contact Erick Perjuste, Procurement Specialist.
Click here to view an overview of purchasing and procurement limits. If you have questions regarding the new Policies, contact Procurement Director Cheryl Wright, or a Procurement team member.
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Our contract with Deer Oaks for providing EAP services ended Friday, June 30, 2023. We are in the process of transitioning to a new EAP provider.
During this transition, Atrium Health will be assisting with emergency cases, as needed. You may contact Atrium Health directly at 704-355-5021 or 1-800-384-1097.
More information regarding these services will be provided soon. Please reach out to Jennifer Davis, Assistant HR Director, at 704-283-3803.
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 The Board of Elections celebrated the opening of the recently-completed renovation and expansion project with a ribbon-cutting ceremony last week. The project renovated approximately 9,200 square feet, and the expansion added approximately 5,800 square feet, bringing the total expanded facility to approximately 15,000 square feet. The expanded facility includes both renovations to the previous office space, as well as a new, attached facility that provides space to securely store voting equipment, a multipurpose room, a loading dock, enhanced building security, and more.
Click here to read all about it and see the photo album.
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A small earring was found last week in one of the stairwells at the Government Center. If you are missing an earring, please email Cynthia Fisher and describe the earring to confirm.
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This month's featured item in the UC Store is the Port Authority Northwest Slicker jacket (men's | women's)! The reinvented classic rain jacket is water resistant and features a soft feel and reflective details for enhanced visibility with a modern look.
It's available for an individual purchase with any of our logo options!
View all branded products available in the UC Store
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