Even though travel is still restricted, we wanted to let you know that Enterprise has increased daily rates for vehicle rentals. Vehicles of each class will see a $0.50 per day rate increase in the next two years of the University contract beginning November 1, 2021 (and again in November 2022). Please note Hertz prices remain the sa
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A user interface (UI) change will be introduced to BobcatBUY (BCB) July 25, 2021. This enhancement will provide users with a modernized UI that includes streamlined design for site navigation and new icons that deliver a more efficient and consistent user experience. The FAST team is currently reviewing and documenting the expec
A mandatory upgrade to the Oracle E-Business Suite (EBIZ), including My Personal Information (MPI), was completed the weekend of June 4th. Now that this upgrade is complete, you will see some look and feel changes as well as minor functionality changes. Some of those changes are purely cosmetic, like wrapping the screen in OHIO green
Finance continues to adapt and move processes online to accommodate flex workplace. As a result, Finance now offers an online payment option for purchasing card refunds which is the preferred method of payment going forward. Payment can be made by electronic check or credit card.
As of June 30, Finance must have the correct balance of departments’ petty cash or change funds. Finance needs this information to finalize FY21 for financial statement purposes.
As you are working to complete your year-end closing tasks, please be aware of the following:
As we get closer to the end of June and throughout July, multiple periods will be open:
We’re entering into an exciting season…Fiscal Year End. It’s a time when we successfully wrap-up the activities of FY21 and get things started for FY22. As always, it’s very important that we finish FY21 strong, accurately, and in a timely fashion. Leading up to year end, we have shared information about FYE in prior
A mandatory upgrade to the Oracle E-Business Suite (EBIZ), including My Personal Information (MPI), will be performed this weekend. The upgrade will begin at 6:00 PM on Friday, June 4th and is expected to be completed by 11:59 PM on Sunday, June 6th. EBIZ and MPI are expected to be unavailable during this entire window.
A wire transfer is a common method of payment, specifically when paying a foreign supplier. However, wiring money to a vendor incurs a charge to the University from the bank.
Blanket POs
FY21 blanket POs are for goods and services received through June 30, 2021. At the end of each fiscal year all blanket POs are closed out automatically. For FY21, blanket POs will be closed on 7/23/21.