All written inquiries from vendors were due at DPGS on Friday December 1, and a considerable amount of questions were submitted. Responding to these inquiries required a series of meetings and discussions by the selection board. New Cost Tables will also be included. The expected new opening date is in early January, 1996. This unification will result in a more efficient and speedy process for all departments and assist DPGS in reducing the cost of doing business.
Violations are easy to detect, and overall, agency compliance with the program has been good.
Agencies are selected for a field audit following review of a report that details purchases which were made by each agency. Please do not send them to DPGS and be advised that the files are subject to review by DPGS staff as well as the Office of the State Auditor. DPGS has recently awarded a three-year contract for Fuel Management Services to Wright Express Corporation of Portland, ME, effective January 8, 1996. For those traveling out of state on Commonwealth business, the fuel card may also be used in adjacent New England States as well. Other Eligible Entities enrolled under the contract will be invoiced at the full pump price and may file for an FET refund with the Internal Revenue Service.