Finance Division

To: University Business Managers

From: Kathi Wimmer, Finance Training Coordinator

Date: September 25, 2008

In October, Finance Division Training will offer the last Continuing Professional Education (CPE) workshop for 2008.  This workshop offers the opportunity to receive up to 12 CPE credits.  See announcement and agenda for more details.

To:     Deans, Directors and Department Chairs
          University Business Managers

From:  Martha Pendergrass, Director, Material and Disbursement Services
         Mary Parrish, Business Continuity Officer, Treasury and
         Risk Management Services

Date:  September 17, 2008

In an effort to continuously improve the University's disaster response capabilities, the department of Material and Disbursement Services is encouraging all departments and units on campus to apply for a Purchasing Card (P-Card) for at least one member of the administrative leadership team for use in the event of a campus-wide emergency.

To:     University Business Managers
          University  Faculty and Staff
 
From:  Bernard Law, Director, Purchasing Services

Date:  September 3, 2008
 
Join Purchasing Services next Thursday, September 11 from 9-11a.m. in the Great Hall of the Frank Porter Graham Student Union for an informational expo featuring a dazzling array of product displays and demonstrations to help faculty and staff choose the finest products for the new academic year.

To:      Business Managers
          Deans, Directors, and Department Chairs              
 
From:  Martha J. Pendergrass, Director, Material & Disbursement Services

Date:  September 2, 2008

Below please find a link to University Disbursement Services Policy Statement 9 regarding the process for determining the employment status and the payment of an Independent Contractor.

To:     HR Facilitators and Business Managers

From:  Elizabeth C. (Betsi) Snipes, Director of Payroll Services

Date:  September 2, 2008

Some changes to the E-Pay program for direct deposit of pay are being made.  These changes relate to the delivery of paper timesheets to Payroll Services for those on campus that previously utilized the timesheet box located in Bynum Hall and also the continuation of direct deposit of pay for reappointments without a break in service.