University of Illinois System
Policies & Procedures

Open Comment Periods

Any active open comment periods are listed below. For closed open comment periods, see the Open Comment Archive.

8.12.2 PCard Roles and Responsibilities

The Business & Finance Policy Office announces an open comment period for updates to 8.12.2 PCard Roles and Responsibilities from June 24 to June 30, 2026.

Highlights include:

  • Updates to PCard Holder Roles and Responsibilities

Draft Policies:

8.1.1 Business Meals, Food Supplies, and Alcohol

The Business & Finance Policy Office announces an open comment period for updates to 8.1.1 Business Meals, Food Supplies, and Alcohol from June 24 to July 7, 2026.

Highlights include:

  • Updates to the table concerning allowable funds for alcohol purchases

Draft Policies:

New Policy—8.2.6 Scholarly Activities Compensation and Reimbursement Policy

The Business & Finance Policy Office announces an Open Comment period from June 24–July 7 for new policy 8.2.6 Scholarly Activities Compensation and Reimbursement Policy.

This policy was created to clarify when and how faculty may receive reimbursements from outside entities for “scholarly activities related to their university responsibilities.” The policy outlines questions to ask for such reimbursements, the need for a business purpose, and other relevant questions and information necessary.

Draft Policies: