In this hands-on session, managers will learn the do's and don't's of BGCP's purchasing process. Understanding the administrative steps of the purchasing and invoicing process will result in more efficient operations, and will lead to better outcomes for all stakeholders (departments, students, vendors, and the finance department). Additionally, we will walk through how to read the regularly distributed budget reports. These often cause budget managers confusion rather than enable them with the understanding to make better decisions. In our environment, every dollar counts, so managers will leave the session with a more practical approach to understanding their budgets and their expenses.