Guidelines to purchasing Personal and Professional Services. Specific UCOP insurance requirements must be met whenever services are provided for the University. This ensures adequate insurance coverage is in force protecting the interests of the University of California and other parties.
Low risk means a very remote chance of significant property loss or injury to any persons.
The actual risks associated with each activity depend upon the exact nature of the activity and the circumstances under which it is conducted. Medium and high risk services must be processed by Central Purchasing where the buyers evaluate the insurance requirements and include them in the wording of the purchase order. Do not authorize the performance of any medium or high risk service before the insurance requirements have been met. Process the payment only if the 1099 vendor indicator defaults into the field or if you have the social security number provided by the individual to input into the Tax ID Field. Withholding amounts will be reported on the Franchise Tax Board Form 592-B at year end.