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Central Receiving

Mission Statement:

To receive, inspect and deliver goods to the University community in a timely manner and ensure that electronic receipt for goods are recorded promptly

Functions:

• Inspect goods at the time of delivery and report any damages or shortages on the receiving reports
• Deliver goods to the University departments in accordance with OSHA safety standards
• Record entries timely in Banner for merchandise reported and received directly by departments

Procedures for merchandise picked up or merchandise or services received directly by the ordering department:

The ordering department's responsible person should notify Central Receiving via email to Connie Wright at cwright@vsu.edu within 24 hours or the next business day (if received on a weekend or holiday) that you have received merchandise or services and include the following information:

1. Purchase order number
2. Name of vendor
3. Date of receipt
4. Indicate if order is partial or complete