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title: "Supplier Classifications"
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Supplier classifications (also referred to as supplier classes or flags) are used to identify suppliers that meet specific criteria, i.e. reimbursement only, A&E tax applicable, NRA, DRS, etc. Supplier classifications replace the vendor hold codes in KFS, and suppliers can be assigned multiple supplier classifications.  


**Below is separated into two sections: **

1. Classifications that require department attention/action before processing an order
2. Informational classifications that do not require action but will be helpful to know as they could impact items such as payments.

**Classes that require action before processing**

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| --- | --- | --- |
| Supplier Classification | Description | Department Action |
| REI (Reimbursement Only)<br>** **<br>** **<br>** **<br>** **<br>** **<br>** ** | Suppliers that can only receive reimbursements or refund payments | Do not pay these suppliers for services. If the supplier is to be paid for services, additional documentation is required.<br>Contact HuskyBuy Support to send new invite for full<br>registration |
| CSE (CT State Employee)<br>** **<br>** **<br>** **<br>** **<br>** **<br>** ** | These suppliers selected that they are a current Connecticut State Employee, an Immediate Family Member of a current Connecticut State Employee, or a Business with which one is<br>associated | If payment is other than a refund/reimbursement, prior to payment, contact procurement to perform an open and public bid |
| FUE (Former UConn Employee)<br>** **<br>** **<br>** **<br>** ** | These suppliers selected that they are a Former UConn Employee, which includes a UConn employee within the last<br>12 months | If payment is other than a refund/reimbursement, prior to payment, contact procurement to perform an open and public<br>bid |
| ROY (Royalty)<br>** **<br>** **<br>** **<br>** **<br>** **<br>** **<br>** ** | Added to supplier who is a UConn employee but is only receiving payments for Royalties. This must be noted in the new supplier request, or the supplier will be rejected when employment check is run during<br>registration | State employees can be paid royalties. If other than royalties, prior to payment, contact Procurement to perform an open and public bid. Frequently in combination with CSE flag |
| NON (Non- Taxable)<br>** **<br>** **<br>** ** | Added to suppliers during registration or Cert-123 process since we should not be paying<br>taxes to these suppliers | This applies only to restaurants, hotels, and caterers in the state of CT. Do not pay any additional<br>taxes, if billed |
| AFL (Affiliate)<br>** **<br>** ** | These suppliers are affiliated<br>with UConn, normally as a Faculty Affiliated Company | Prior to payment, contact<br>Procurement to perform an open and public bid |

<u>**Informational classes – no departmental action required**</u>

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| --- | --- |
| Supplier Classification | Description/informational |
| DRS<br>(Department of Revenue Services)<br>** **<br>** ** | The supplier owes taxes to the Department of Revenue Services. Payment to supplier may be reduced by amount of<br>taxes owed |
| NRA<br>(Non-Resident Alien)<br>** **<br>** **<br>** ** | UConn may be required to withhold up to 30% US Income tax on “US source<br>income” paid to foreign suppliers |
| A&E<br>(CT Athletic & Entertainment Tax)<br>** **<br>** **<br>** **<br>** **<br>** **<br>** **<br>** **<br>** **<br>** **<br>** **<br>** **<br>** **<br>** ** | UConn may be required to withhold 6.99% CT Athletics & Entertainers (A&E) tax on payments to a nonresident performer for an event or performance physically performed in CT. The definition of “performer” for purposes of the A&E tax is very broad and includes public speakers, directors, set designers, and members of the sound or light crew, as well as athletes, referees, and trainers |
| SPS<br>(Special Projects)<br>** ** | High-Risk Supplier as identified by SPS. This classification has been retired |
| FOR<br>(Foreign Source)<br>** **<br>** **<br>** **<br>** ** | This is placed for international suppliers who do not provide services within the US based on the nature of the supplier’s business |
| IND<br>(Individual) | Supplier is either an individual, Sole Proprietor or Single Member LLC |
| AP<br>(AP Only)<br>** ** | Suppliers flagged for AP review |
| DBR<br>(Debarred Supplier)<br>** **<br>** ** | Used to note debarred suppliers in KFS. This classification has been retired, debarred suppliers<br>won’t be active for use |

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| --- | --- |
| COC<br>(Code of Conduct)<br>** ** | Supplier has agreed to UConn’s Code of Conduct |
| NEC<br>(NEC 1099)<br>** **<br>** **<br>** **<br>** ** | Supplier who is providing services within the state of<br>CT. This supplier classification is used to assist with year-end 1099 reporting |
| STU<br>(Student)<br>** **<br>** ** | Student classification <u>and</u> award reviewed by AP to see any impacts on financial aid |
| UCH<br>(UConn Health)<br>** **<br>** ** | Can only be paid REI – UCHC Employees do not have Concur profiles |
| ACH*<br>(Automated Clearing House)<br>** **<br>** ** | Supplier will be paid via ACH/Direct Deposit instead of default check payment |
| VPA*<br>(Virtual Payables)<br>** **<br>** ** | Supplier will be paid via virtual card instead of the default check payment |
| WIR*<br>(Wire Transfer)<br>** **<br>** **<br>** ** | Supplier will be paid with international wire transfer instead of default check payment |