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May 24, 2019
Purchasing Reminders

Blanket POs

FY19 blanket PO’s are for goods and services received through June 30, 2019.  At the end of each fiscal year all blanket POs are closed automatically. For FY19, blanket PO’s will be closed on Friday, August 2, 2019.

May 24, 2019
Deposit Reminders

All funds must be deposited with the Office of the Bursar by 3:30 pm on Friday, June 28, 2019, to be recorded as FY19 revenue.  In accordance with Ohio Revised Code Section 9.38 and Ohio University Policy 51.001, all funds must be deposited within one business day of receipt unless the amount to deposit is less than $1,000 

May 24, 2019
Key Dates for Fiscal Year-End Close

Fiscal year-end is fast approaching. Below are the key dates for submitting finance forms and payments for processing in the 2019 fiscal year. These dates, and more, are also available in the Finance Calendar.

May 24, 2019
Tax Exemption on University Travel

As a public university in the state of Ohio, Ohio University is exempt from most types of taxation.  The University is exempt from both sales tax and lodging tax within Ohio.  Once travel occurs outside the state of Ohio, however, each state is different and each state will have different requirements for exemption.

May 24, 2019
OBI Dashboard Updates

OBI Finance Dashboards

The following OBI Dashboard updates have been completed during spring term:

GL Funds Available

May 24, 2019
Time and Effort Reporting

Ohio University is required to document procedures and maintain supporting documentation for the distribution of an individual’s effort to sponsored agreements in accordance with federal regulations as defined by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Part 200 Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Fe

May 24, 2019
Grants Accounts and Internal Awards Overspent Balances and Timely Award Close Out

Sponsored awards, Internal awards and Cost Share awards are maintained in the Grants Accounting module and are not permitted to have overspent balances.  In addition, it is critical to close these accounts in a timely manner to prevent over expenditures and ensure timely financial reporting to external parties.  These accounts must be reviewed a

May 24, 2019
Petty Cash and Change Fund Management

The Office of Audit, Risk, and Compliance conducts cash counts and reviews cash account handling and control procedures across the University to ensure that funds are properly accounted for and used for the purpose intended.

May 24, 2019
Contacts for Document Destruction from Shred-It

Shred-it purchased IDS last year and a master agreement (18-0810RD03) was put into place in November 2018.  Shred-it wants to ensure that University customers are receiving the best service possible and asks that the following requests be directed to our account manager, Michelle Caudill at michel

May 24, 2019
Staples New Account Manager

The Ohio University Staples account representatives have recently changed.