VC & CFO Stephen Agostini and Chief Procurement Officer O.T. Wells II sent the following message to all UCLA employees.
We write to inform you that UCLA's FlexWork (work from home) furniture program is no longer centrally funded.
NOTE: UCLA’s other FlexWork policies remain in effect.
What Does This Mean?
Effective today, February 11, 2025, departments are responsible for the approval and funding of home office equipment purchases for employees who work remotely on a full- or part-time basis. Central resources from the Office of the Chancellor will no longer fund furniture allowances for these purchases.
Eligibility requirements and approval* are now at the discretion of the funding department; however, all purchases must be in accordance with UCLA Policy 740 & 741 – Attachment A.
Campus Impact & Guidance
Orders that have already been made through the program and are currently being processed by UCLA’s vendor, Steelcase, will remain centrally funded.
The Campus Purchasing & Payables’ FlexWork Furniture web page provides guidance on:
- Purchasing home office workstation equipment (e.g., stand-up desks and office chairs) with department funds
- Using University discounts if an employee wishes to purchase their own furniture
- Returning UCLA-owned furniture upon an employee’s separation or transfer
Support
If you have any questions, please speak with your supervisor or open a ticket with UCLA Campus Purchasing & Payables.
We appreciate your understanding and cooperation as we move through this transition.
Thank you for all you do for UCLA.
Sincerely,
Stephen Agostini
Vice Chancellor & Chief Financial Officer
O.T. Wells II
Chief Procurement Officer
*excludes reimbursements – review the FlexWork Furniture and Non-Travel & Non-Entertainment Reimbursements web pages for additional information.
