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Review updated information on VPF resources and services during the COVID-19 crisis.

Review FAQ on canceling and expensing travel and events in accordance with MIT’s new policy in response to COVID-19.

Review instructions on making a payment or gift to MIT via credit card or wire transfer.

Welcome to the Office of the Vice President for Finance at MIT

VPF is charged with the stewardship of the Institute’s

financial resources for 21st-century innovations in

education and research, in Cambridge and around the world.

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Find a Preferred or Internal Supplier

Whether you're in need of a caterer, furniture, or lab supplies,

the Preferred and Internal Supplier Search tool gives you

quick and easy access to the right supplier for your needs.

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Global Support

VPF provides financial expertise to MIT community

members conducting business around the world.

Learn more about how VPF can support your global initiatives.

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VPF Essentials

Review the key platforms VPF uses to enable

the MIT community to conduct business and perform

financial functions throughout the Institute.

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Guidance on Canceling and Expensing Travel and Events due to COVID-19

VPF has created an FAQ resource on canceling and expensing travel and events in accordance with MIT’s new policy in response to COVID-19.

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Update on Preferred Caterer Offerings during COVID-19

MIT Preferred Caterers have adjusted their offerings and services in response to COVID-19.

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Calendar

Apr

CANCELED - Introduction to Travel and Expense Reporting This session has been canceled in consideration of MIT'…

Apr

CANCELED: Introduction to Strategic Sourcing, Contracts, and Procurement This session has been…

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Institute Holiday - Patriots' Day

May

Institute Holiday - Memorial Day

Jul

Institute Holiday - Independence Day

Sep

Institute Holiday - Labor Day

Oct

Institute Holiday - Columbus Day

Nov

Institute Holiday - Veterans' Day

Top News

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Preferred Caterers - Offerings as of 3/16/20

Offerings and Services of MIT Preferred Caterers in Response to COVID-19 (as of 3/16/20)►

MITemps Office Moves to the Atlas Service Center

MITemps/nextSource, the entity that onboards short-term, temporary hires at MIT, has recently relocated from MIT Human Resources in NE49 to the ►

Right to the Source: VPF Strategic Sourcing and Contracts - Part Three

This is the third of a four-part series highlighting collaborations between the VPF Strategic Sourcing and Contracts team and members of the MIT community.►

New VPF Website Feature: Improved Search

We recently upgraded the search functionality on the VPF website with a new, smarter search engine that recognizes parts►

Staying In or Driving Out

VPF Strategic Sourcing has negotiated special MIT rates at a selection of area hotels (ten hotels in Cambridge and three in Boston) and►

Atlas

You can access all of MIT’s financial tools from Atlas.

Atlas, MIT’s self-service and administrative systems hub, provides an entry point for accessing MIT’s financial systems and tools. The VPF website will guide you through the related transactions and provide you with information and resources you need to complete your tasks.

Go to Atlas