It takes two weeks to get a purchase order number issued and sometimes over two months to get materials and supplies delivered. Purchasing changes the specifications on a computer purchase and bought a poor quality machine. College has a contract with one travel agency, but the employees can get a lower airfare elsewhere. Use state contracts for purchasing. Split purchase to avoid bid process.
Tax collection is cooperative.
Public library on-line system shared. Shipping and receiving is good. When user orders directly and receives directly, payables can be slow if no knowledge of receipt. Purchasing may buy more expensive product than requested and less quality. State approved vendors are expensive.