SUP1 Supplies Level Budget Pool (budget only; no actuals)
6710 Food: all articles of food for human meal preparation. For food purchased for use in research projects, use 6711; for business meals and purchases of prepared foods, use 6713; for catered events, use 6614.
6711 Food – Research/Lab Use Only: food used for research purposes.
6713 Business Meals: restaurant-provided business meals with a documented business purpose; also includes purchases and delivery of prepared foods (non-catered). For catering, use 6614.
Note: Business meal reimbursements must document the date, place, and business purpose of the meal, as well as the individuals in attendance and each individual's affiliation to UConn.
6715 Personal Supplies: all articles incidental to personal care such as soap, shaving supplies, toothpaste, hair care, deodorant, etc.
6718 Industrial Safety and Personal Protective Supplies (PPE): respirators, shielding, safety eyewear, foot, head, and hearing protection, lab coats, gloves, fall protection, etc.
6720 Laundry and Cleaning Supplies: all articles used in the laundry or for cleaning and disinfecting purposes.
6722 Agricultural, Horticultural, and Dairy: purchases of supplies used in agriculture, horticultural, and dairy operations such as seeds, plants, fertilizer, etc. For supplies relating to animal care, use an object code in the ANCR (Animal Care) level.
6723 Landscaping Supplies: payments for landscaping supplies. For landscaping services, use 6631.
6725 Public Safety Supplies: supplies used in support of Public Safety, Fire, Police, and Emergency Services.
6730 Athletic Supplies: (for Athletics and Avery Point use only): supplies used for athletic activities.
6733 Recruiting Supplies (Athletics): promotional and other items purchased to support Athletics recruiting activities.
6735 Manufacturing Supplies: materials and supplies used in the manufacturing of a finished product.
6740 Drugs, Medicine, and Serum: all prescription drugs administered to or prescribed for patients.
6742 Decorative Supplies: decorative items purchased for events, UConn-owned houses, etc.; includes flower arrangements for conferences and other UConn-sponsored events.
6745 Promotional Supplies: costs incurred to purchase promotional supplies.
6747 Household Supplies: purchases of dinnerware, cookware, kitchen utensils, storage supplies, window coverings, bedding, rugs, cleaning tools, lamps, etc.
6750 Clothing: clothing and materials for making clothing to be worn by employees and students who are equipped at University expense (e.g., safety shoes, etc.).
6755 Uniforms: purchases of uniforms required by a University department.
6760 Water (Consumption): expenses incurred to purchase water for human consumption (e.g., water coolers, water bottles).
6765 All Books (Except University Library Books): for library materials, see the Library Object Code section of this document.
6768 Repair Materials: all materials purchased for repair of buildings and equipment. Equipment under $5,000 should be charged to 8307 Non-Controllable Equipment.
6769 Tools: tools with a cost under $5,000.
6770 Maintenance Supplies: supplies used for maintenance of University property. For equipment items that have a life of more than 1 year, use 8307.
6772 Paper Goods / Supplies: purchases of disposable paper goods such as napkins, plates, utensils, cups, trash bags, toilet paper, etc.; not to be used for office paper/supplies.
6775 Office Supplies: all articles necessary to the operation of an office unless specified by another supplies object code. For non-computer office equipment under $5,000, use 8307.
6780 Office Paper: purchases of office paper.
6795 Lab Chemicals and Hazardous Materials: chemicals used in a laboratory setting or on EPCRA list of homeland security COIs. Use 6810 for chemicals used in a non-laboratory setting.
6800 Precious Metals: metallurgy research supplies.
6805 Scientific Glassware: laboratory glassware and research glass supplies.
6810 Non-Laboratory Chemicals: chemicals used in a non-laboratory: pools, water treatment and cleaning supplies, etc. Use 6795 for lab chemicals and nonhazardous materials used in lab settings. Use 6720 for laundry supplies.
6811 Other Lab Supplies: lab supplies not otherwise defined. For lab equipment with a cost under $5,000, use 8306 or 8307.
6815 Medical Supplies: medical supplies not included in 6718. For medical equipment under $5,000, use 8306 or 8307.
6825 Recreational Supplies: supplies used for recreational purposes. For recreational equipment under $5,000, use 8306 or 8307.
6830 Educational Supplies: supplies used for educational purposes (i.e., costs of classroom supplies). For educational equipment under $5,000, use 8306 or 8307.
6833 Signage and Banners: interior or exterior signage and banners.
6840 IT Software License: charges for data processing operating systems, utility routines, or application programs furnished by a vendor, PC/mainframe software; includes annual license renewal fees. For software with a life of 3 years or more and a cost of $5,000 or more, use 8245 or 8250. For software purchased with a commitment/contract to pay in future years see 8247.
6845 IT Peripherals and Supplies: computer materials (paper, ink cartridges, etc.) and IT peripherals under $500 (keyboard, mouse, digital pens, webcams). For IT equipment between $500 and $4,999.99 (printers, scanners, monitors, etc,) use 8307 or 8306 (if controllable). For all computers, iPads, and netbooks, use 8306.
6847 General Supplies: supplies not classified elsewhere. General equipment under $5,000 should use 8307.
6935 Miscellaneous Expense: all commodities not classified elsewhere; care must be exercised to avoid using this code where other object codes may apply.