Finance and Administration News
New IT Accessibility Policy evaluates accessibility standards of technology purchased by the University
A new policy at Ohio University is one of several recent steps in making OHIO’s online presence more accessible, ensuring an equal opportunity for all students to access technology and online tools related to their educational experience. In addition, the policy will enable the University to establish an information technology infrastructure that makes its online programs and services accessible to employees and community members.
Purchasing Department hosts second annual Supplier Fair
The Purchasing Department hosted their second annual Supplier Fair on Wednesday, Sept. 20, 2017 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Baker University Center Ballroom. 556 attendees had the opportunity to meet and learn more about some of Ohio University’s preferred suppliers.
Budget updates
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Financial System Enhancements Highlight: Chart of Accounts structure, segments, and the object segment
In the new Chart Of Accounts, the Object Code (Object) segment is a six digit number used to categorize transactions by account type and further define the nature of a transaction; for expenses it is what is purchased while revenues define the activity that generates the income. The Object segment is similar to the Natural Account Code segment in the current chart. A list of Object codes will be available in September to the broader campus community.
Detailed overviews of each segment are outlined on the Segment Order & Structure page of the COA website.
Financial System Enhancements Highlight: Financial Approvers Tool (FARM)
This article is part of a series meant to educate and inform campus about the Financial System Enhancement project and impacts to planning units.