As the end of the calendar year approaches, we often receive questions about what types of holiday-related expenses are permitted as a public institution. Ohio University is committed to using public funds responsibly and in a way that supports our mission. Therefore, please keep the following guidelines in mind:
Effective Friday, December 19th, the BES/Staples punchout catalog will no longer be available for use within BobcatBuy because the underlying vendor contract, executed by the IUC-Purchasing Group and utilized by Ohio University, is ending. The BES vendor profile will be d
Departments must retain supporting documentation for all journal entries submitted through JET, as auditors may request these during the year-end audit. Documentation should include source documents, calculations, and any materials that verify the accuracy and purpose of the entry.
Airlines across the United States are advising passengers to arrive at airports at least four hours prior to their scheduled departure time due to significantly extended security screening processes. Travelers have reported increased wait times at TSA checkpoints, and airlines are adjusting their guidance accordingly.
Tables are everywhere — in reports, budgets, and dashboards — but not all tables are created equally. This month’s OHIO-DAN meeting will feature Jill Bateman, Digital Accessibility Coordinator, CPACC, who will share the basics of accessible tables and the tools to create them.
The OHIO Digital Accessibility Network will meet on Thursday, September 25, 4–5 PM on the OHIO-DAN Teams Channel
As a reminder to our campus community, effective July 1, 2025, Supplier Payee Information Forms and W-9s are no longer accepted for setting up new suppliers or updating supplier information in our system.
On July 31, 2025, the Financial Approvers and Related Metadata (FARM) application will receive a series of small but meaningful updates to enhance functionality and user experience.
Changes you’ll see in FARM include:
On July 8, 2025, several enhancements were implemented in the OBI Grants Funds Available dashboard, including new prompts and columns designed to give users greater flexibility in accessing grants data.