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As of today, the University continues to be open and operational. This memo is to alert you of changes in procedures for the deliveries in case the University reduces operations. We will continue to send updates as situations change, so please be alert for follow-up emails.

The Internal Revenue Service released a new Federal Form W-4 Employee Withholding Allowance Certificate (federal W-4 form) effective January 1, 2020. The 2020 federal W-4 form is used to designate federal tax withholdings.  The 2020 form is very different from previous versions. The IRS is not requiring all employees to complete the new form, however certain employees will be required to use the new form: those hired in 2020 and anyone who makes federal tax withholding changes after January 1, 2020.

March Month-End dates and February Closed. P-Card journal Chartfield string issue.

For those traveling on University business, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Policy 1504 on Transportation Expenses and Mileage Rates allows for reimbursement of cancellation and change fees if the “cancellation or change is made at the direction of and for the convenience of the department.”

Finance Reorganization: I am pleased to announce a functional realignment to our department that will enhance our ability to achieve our goals. Effective Feb. 10, 2020, we aligned our department with Vice Chancellor Pruitt’s strategic plan to maximize our existing resources while positioning us for future success.