{"id":6,"date":"2026-07-02T15:57:28","date_gmt":"2026-07-02T19:57:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/units.cals.ncsu.edu\/business-operations\/?page_id=6"},"modified":"2026-08-19T14:59:05","modified_gmt":"2026-08-19T18:59:05","slug":"homepage","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/units.cals.ncsu.edu\/core-support\/","title":{"rendered":"College Operations, Research and Extension (CORE) Support"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-ncst-image-grid\">\n<section class=\"wp-block-ncst-image-column\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/units.cals.ncsu.edu\/core-support\/contact-us\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/units.cals.ncsu.edu\/core-support\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2024\/01\/Contacts-1200x675.jpg\" alt=\"contact information\" class=\"wp-image-196\" srcset=\"https:\/\/units.cals.ncsu.edu\/core-support\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2024\/01\/Contacts-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/units.cals.ncsu.edu\/core-support\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2024\/01\/Contacts-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/units.cals.ncsu.edu\/core-support\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2024\/01\/Contacts-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/units.cals.ncsu.edu\/core-support\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2024\/01\/Contacts.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/units.cals.ncsu.edu\/core-support\/documents-and-forms\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/units.cals.ncsu.edu\/core-support\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2024\/01\/Documents-1200x675.jpg\" alt=\"documents and forms\" class=\"wp-image-198\" srcset=\"https:\/\/units.cals.ncsu.edu\/core-support\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2024\/01\/Documents-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/units.cals.ncsu.edu\/core-support\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2024\/01\/Documents-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/units.cals.ncsu.edu\/core-support\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2024\/01\/Documents-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/units.cals.ncsu.edu\/core-support\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2024\/01\/Documents.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/section>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Search the Knowledge Base<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Enter a keyword or phrase below to search the CORE Support Knowledge Base for answers to your business-related questions. Can&#8217;t find what you&#8217;re looking for? Email us at <a href=\"mailto:cbo_help@ncsu.edu\">cbo_help@ncsu.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\t\t<script>var ncstateCalsIframeAppOrigin = \"https:\/\/harvest.cals.ncsu.edu\/\"<\/script>\n\t\t<iframe loading=\"lazy\" class='calsShortcodes'  frameborder=\"0\" id=\"cals-app-6a88821ac7d9e\" src=\"https:\/\/harvest.cals.ncsu.edu\/testforcbo\/index2.htm\" width=\"100%\" height=\"8000px\"  >\n\t\t  <p>Your browser does not support iframes. Please go directly to <a href=\"https:\/\/harvest.cals.ncsu.edu\/testforcbo\/index2.htm\" target=\"_blank\">the application page<\/a> to use the application.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/iframe>\n\t\t\n\n\n<div class=\"ncst-labeled-section wp-block-ncst-automated-posts ncst-featured-content is-card-style layout-three-column\">\n  <div class=\"ncst-labeled-section__background\">\n    <div class=\"ncst-labeled-section__container\">\n               <div class=\"ncst-labeled-section__header\">\n                      <h2 class=\"ncst-labeled-section__heading\">NEWS and Updates &#8211;<strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/units.cals.ncsu.edu\/core-support\/news\/all\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">All News<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSdBWWOn6IUhO0Jr9n0uSfyE9vucbdKFz9PClbAyJKubi2qZgQ\/viewform\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Subscribe to CORE Support Newsletter<\/a><\/strong><\/h2>\n                            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"ncst-labeled-section__content\">\n        <a\n    class=\"ncst-content-card \"\n    href=\"https:\/\/mailchi.mp\/ncsu\/august2026-core-newsletter\"\n    data-ua-cat=\"Content Card\"\n    data-ua-action=\"Content Card Click\"\n    data-ua-label=https:\/\/mailchi.mp\/ncsu\/august2026-core-newsletter\n  >\n  \n\n          <div class=\"content-card__image-container\">\n        <div class=\"content-card__image-background\">\n          <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"844\" \n            class=\"content-card__image wp-image-25061\" \n            alt=\"sunflowers on campus\" \n            src=\"https:\/\/units.cals.ncsu.edu\/core-support\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2026\/08\/BK-3955.jpg\" \n            style=\"aspect-ratio: 16\/9; object-fit: cover; \"\n srcset=\"https:\/\/units.cals.ncsu.edu\/core-support\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2026\/08\/BK-3955.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/units.cals.ncsu.edu\/core-support\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2026\/08\/BK-3955-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/units.cals.ncsu.edu\/core-support\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2026\/08\/BK-3955-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/units.cals.ncsu.edu\/core-support\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2026\/08\/BK-3955-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    \n    <div class=\"content-card__text-container\">\n      \n                          <h3 class=\"content-card__headline\">CORE Support Newsletter: August 2026<\/h3>\n              \n\n      \t      \t        <p class=\"content-card__teaser\">Read the College Operations, Research and Extension (CORE) Support monthly newsletter for important updates, deadlines, reminders, helpful resources and <span class=nowrap>more.&nbsp;<span class=\"arrow-indicator\"><svg class=\"wolficon wolficon-arrow-right-light\" role=\"img\"  aria-hidden=\"true\">\n            \n            <use xlink:href=\"#wolficon-arrow-right-light\">\n        <\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\t      \t    \n          <\/div>\n\n  <\/a>\n<a\n    class=\"ncst-content-card \"\n    href=\"https:\/\/units.cals.ncsu.edu\/core-support\/news\/research-data-management-support-from-the-nc-state-university-libraries\/\"\n    data-ua-cat=\"Content Card\"\n    data-ua-action=\"Content Card Click\"\n    data-ua-label=https:\/\/units.cals.ncsu.edu\/core-support\/news\/research-data-management-support-from-the-nc-state-university-libraries\/\n  >\n  \n\n          <div class=\"content-card__image-container\">\n        <div class=\"content-card__image-background\">\n          <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"844\" \n            class=\"content-card__image wp-image-24193\" \n            alt=\"The exterior of the DH Hill Jr. Library on main campus.\" \n            src=\"https:\/\/units.cals.ncsu.edu\/core-support\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2026\/02\/MAH0034_v1-1.jpg\" \n            style=\"aspect-ratio: 16\/9; object-fit: cover; \"\n srcset=\"https:\/\/units.cals.ncsu.edu\/core-support\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2026\/02\/MAH0034_v1-1.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/units.cals.ncsu.edu\/core-support\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2026\/02\/MAH0034_v1-1-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/units.cals.ncsu.edu\/core-support\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2026\/02\/MAH0034_v1-1-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/units.cals.ncsu.edu\/core-support\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2026\/02\/MAH0034_v1-1-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    \n    <div class=\"content-card__text-container\">\n      \n                          <h3 class=\"content-card__headline\">Research Data Management Support From the NC&#160;State University Libraries<\/h3>\n              \n\n      \t      \t        <p class=\"content-card__teaser\">Please see the communication below from Bertha Chang, Associate Head, Collections &amp; Research Strategy, NC&#160;State University Libraries: The NC&#160;State University Libraries offers resources to support research data management and <span class=nowrap>data&hellip;&nbsp;<span class=\"arrow-indicator\"><svg class=\"wolficon wolficon-arrow-right-light\" role=\"img\"  aria-hidden=\"true\">\n            \n            <use xlink:href=\"#wolficon-arrow-right-light\">\n        <\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\t      \t    \n          <\/div>\n\n  <\/a>\n<a\n    class=\"ncst-content-card \"\n    href=\"https:\/\/units.cals.ncsu.edu\/core-support\/news\/sparcs-name-change-and-reorganization\/\"\n    data-ua-cat=\"Content Card\"\n    data-ua-action=\"Content Card Click\"\n    data-ua-label=https:\/\/units.cals.ncsu.edu\/core-support\/news\/sparcs-name-change-and-reorganization\/\n  >\n  \n\n          <div class=\"content-card__image-container\">\n        <div class=\"content-card__image-background\">\n          <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"844\" \n            class=\"content-card__image wp-image-25090\" \n            alt=\"\" \n            src=\"https:\/\/units.cals.ncsu.edu\/core-support\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2026\/08\/workgroup.jpg\" \n            style=\"aspect-ratio: 16\/9; object-fit: cover; \"\n srcset=\"https:\/\/units.cals.ncsu.edu\/core-support\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2026\/08\/workgroup.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/units.cals.ncsu.edu\/core-support\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2026\/08\/workgroup-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/units.cals.ncsu.edu\/core-support\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2026\/08\/workgroup-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/units.cals.ncsu.edu\/core-support\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2026\/08\/workgroup-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    \n    <div class=\"content-card__text-container\">\n      \n                          <h3 class=\"content-card__headline\">SPARCS Name Change and Reorganization<\/h3>\n              \n\n      \t      \t        <p class=\"content-card__teaser\">As shared on July 16 by Vice Chancellor Krista Walton:&nbsp; As of July 1, 2026, the Office of Sponsored Programs and Regulatory Compliance Services (SPARCS) has been split into <span class=nowrap>two&hellip;&nbsp;<span class=\"arrow-indicator\"><svg class=\"wolficon wolficon-arrow-right-light\" role=\"img\"  aria-hidden=\"true\">\n            \n            <use xlink:href=\"#wolficon-arrow-right-light\">\n        <\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\t      \t    \n          <\/div>\n\n  <\/a>\n\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"ncst-labeled-section wp-block-ncst-events ncst-events layout-three-column\">\n  <div class=\"ncst-labeled-section__background\">\n    <div class=\"ncst-labeled-section__container\">\n               <div class=\"ncst-labeled-section__header\">\n                      <h2 class=\"ncst-labeled-section__heading\">Upcoming Events<\/h2>\n                                <a\n              href=\"https:\/\/units.cals.ncsu.edu\/core-support\/events\/\"\n              class=\"ncst-labeled-section__link\"\n                                          data-ua-cat=\"Events Block\" data-ua-action=\"Label Link Click\" data-ua-label=\"https:\/\/units.cals.ncsu.edu\/core-support\/events\/\"\n            >All Events<\/a>\n                  <\/div>\n            <div class=\"ncst-labeled-section__content\">\n        <div class=\"ncst-event\">\n  <a\n    href=\"https:\/\/units.cals.ncsu.edu\/core-support\/event\/final-sub-and-idb-journals-processed-and-completed\/\"\n    class=\"ncst-event__link\"\n    data-ua-cat=\"Events Block\" data-ua-action=\"Event Click\" data-ua-label=\"https:\/\/units.cals.ncsu.edu\/core-support\/event\/final-sub-and-idb-journals-processed-and-completed\/\"\n  >\n    <div class=\"ncst-event__date\">\n      <span class=\"ncst-event__month\">Aug<\/span>\n      <span class=\"ncst-event__number\">27<\/span>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"ncst-event__details\">\n      <p class=\"ncst-event__meta\">\n                  Thursday\n              <\/p>\n      <h3 class=\"ncst-event__title\">Final SUB and IDB Journals Processed and Completed<\/h3>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/a>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ncst-event\">\n  <a\n    href=\"https:\/\/units.cals.ncsu.edu\/core-support\/event\/cutoff-for-ids-idt-entries-requiring-central-office-approval-by\/\"\n    class=\"ncst-event__link\"\n    data-ua-cat=\"Events Block\" data-ua-action=\"Event Click\" data-ua-label=\"https:\/\/units.cals.ncsu.edu\/core-support\/event\/cutoff-for-ids-idt-entries-requiring-central-office-approval-by\/\"\n  >\n    <div class=\"ncst-event__date\">\n      <span class=\"ncst-event__month\">Aug<\/span>\n      <span class=\"ncst-event__number\">27<\/span>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"ncst-event__details\">\n      <p class=\"ncst-event__meta\">\n                  Thursday\n              <\/p>\n      <h3 class=\"ncst-event__title\">Cutoff for IDS\/IDT Entries Requiring Central Office Approval by<\/h3>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/a>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ncst-event\">\n  <a\n    href=\"https:\/\/units.cals.ncsu.edu\/core-support\/event\/deposit-cutoff-for-check-deposit-to-the-university-controllers-office-is-9am\/\"\n    class=\"ncst-event__link\"\n    data-ua-cat=\"Events Block\" data-ua-action=\"Event Click\" data-ua-label=\"https:\/\/units.cals.ncsu.edu\/core-support\/event\/deposit-cutoff-for-check-deposit-to-the-university-controllers-office-is-9am\/\"\n  >\n    <div class=\"ncst-event__date\">\n      <span class=\"ncst-event__month\">Aug<\/span>\n      <span class=\"ncst-event__number\">27<\/span>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"ncst-event__details\">\n      <p class=\"ncst-event__meta\">\n                  Thursday\n              <\/p>\n      <h3 class=\"ncst-event__title\">Deposit Cutoff for Check Deposit to the University Controller&#8217;s Office is 9am<\/h3>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ncst-mini-story ncst-askew-media-text has-gray-600-background-color\"><div class=\"ncst-askew-media-text__container\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ncst-text-column\"><h2 class=\"ncst-text-column__heading\">CORE Support Uprooted Myths<\/h2><p class=\"ncst-text-column__teaser\">It&#8217;s not uncommon for inaccurate or incomplete information about <strong>business processes<\/strong> to circulate. CALS staff, faculty, and students are invited to submit such \u201cmyths\u201d to CORE Support for review. CORE Support will clarify or confirm their accuracy by responding directly to the individual who submitted them, and share select examples during the CALS Finance Forums and on our website to help address common misconceptions.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-ncst-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ncst-button is-style-secondary\"><a href=\"https:\/\/units.cals.ncsu.edu\/core-support\/uprooted-myths\/\" class=\"btn ncst-block__button-link\" data-ncst-lightbox=\"false\" data-ua-cat=\"Button Block\" data-ua-action=\"Button Click\" data-ua-label=\"https:\/\/units.cals.ncsu.edu\/core-support\/uprooted-myths\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"text\">Submit and View Business &#8220;Myths&#8221;<\/span><span class=\"arrow-indicator\">\n<svg class=\"wp-block-ncst-wolficon wolficon\" role=\"img\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use xlink:href=\"#wolficon-arrow-right-bold\" \/><\/svg>\n<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ncst-media\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/units.cals.ncsu.edu\/core-support\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2026\/03\/1500x844-19-1200x675.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-24434\" srcset=\"https:\/\/units.cals.ncsu.edu\/core-support\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2026\/03\/1500x844-19-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/units.cals.ncsu.edu\/core-support\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2026\/03\/1500x844-19-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/units.cals.ncsu.edu\/core-support\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2026\/03\/1500x844-19-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/units.cals.ncsu.edu\/core-support\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2026\/03\/1500x844-19.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ncst-parallax-container ncst-parallax-container has-indigo-400-background-color with-box\"><div class=\"ncst-parallax-container__container\"><div class=\"ncst-parallax-container__image\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/units.cals.ncsu.edu\/core-support\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2024\/02\/workspace.jpg);background-position:center center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"844\" class=\"wp-image-551\" src=\"https:\/\/units.cals.ncsu.edu\/core-support\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2024\/02\/workspace.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/units.cals.ncsu.edu\/core-support\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2024\/02\/workspace.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/units.cals.ncsu.edu\/core-support\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2024\/02\/workspace-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/units.cals.ncsu.edu\/core-support\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2024\/02\/workspace-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/units.cals.ncsu.edu\/core-support\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2024\/02\/workspace-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/><\/div><div class=\"ncst-parallax-container__content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ncst-cta-statement ncst-cta-statement\"><div class=\"ncst-cta-statement__container\"><p class=\"ncst-cta-statement__statement\">Business Central<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-ncst-buttons\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/units.cals.ncsu.edu\/core-support\/cals-business-services\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Business Services<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-ncst-image-grid\">\n<section class=\"wp-block-ncst-image-column\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/controller.ofa.ncsu.edu\/accounts-payable\/travel\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/units.cals.ncsu.edu\/core-support\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2024\/01\/Travel-1200x675.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-228\" srcset=\"https:\/\/units.cals.ncsu.edu\/core-support\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2024\/01\/Travel-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/units.cals.ncsu.edu\/core-support\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2024\/01\/Travel-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/units.cals.ncsu.edu\/core-support\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2024\/01\/Travel-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/units.cals.ncsu.edu\/core-support\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2024\/01\/Travel.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/units.cals.ncsu.edu\/core-support\/cals-pcard-resources\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/units.cals.ncsu.edu\/core-support\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2024\/01\/CBO-PCard-1200x675.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-223\" srcset=\"https:\/\/units.cals.ncsu.edu\/core-support\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2024\/01\/CBO-PCard-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/units.cals.ncsu.edu\/core-support\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2024\/01\/CBO-PCard-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/units.cals.ncsu.edu\/core-support\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2024\/01\/CBO-PCard-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/units.cals.ncsu.edu\/core-support\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2024\/01\/CBO-PCard.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-ncst-image-column\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/procurement.ofa.ncsu.edu\/procurement-services\/how-to-buy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/units.cals.ncsu.edu\/core-support\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2026\/07\/purchasing-1200x675.jpg\" alt=\"Purchasing icon\" 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