8.9.1 Request an Exception

Policy Statement

Exceptions to University of Illinois System policies and procedures regarding payments and reimbursements may be approved when necessary to meet special circumstances or when in the best interest of the system and the state of Illinois.

Exception requests must be approved in advance by the Senior Director of University Payables.

Approved exceptions are infrequent and apply to all funding sources.

Reason for the Policy

To establish when exception to system policies and procedures may be approved and the process for requesting an exception.

Applicability of the Policy

Whenever an exception for system policies and procedures regarding payments and reimbursements is sought.

Procedure

To request an exception:

1. Submit a Service Desk Request Form. Include detailed documentation explaining the need for the exception.
2. The Senior Director of University Payables reviews the request and notifies the unit when the request is approved or denied.