The University Controller’s Office hosts Business Connections Meetings each fiscal year from September to April (no December meeting due to the holidays). During these meetings, we share key financial updates and feature guest presentations on topics requested by the audience. Event dates and materials are posted on the University Controller’s Office website >  Business Connections page. Events are also listed in the Financial Reporting Calendar.

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September 2026 Business Connections Meeting Recap

University Human Resources (UHR)

NC State is reducing its employee deprovisioning timeline from 21 days down to one day after separation, a cybersecurity move announced by UHR. Because system access will end within 24 hours of an employee’s last day, offboarding tasks, such as email handoffs and file transfers, must happen before the employee leaves. Managers need to start separation paperwork as soon as a departure is known.

Review University Human Resources updates

University Payroll

University Payroll in the University Controller’s Office has enhanced controls for deadlines related to direct deposit and bank account updates. The existing cutoff periods are now automated to ensure operational compliance, payroll integrity and enhanced security for all university personnel. Payroll support also moved into the HRNow Service Center on August 19, giving staff a self-service knowledge base in addition to the Payroll General Account inbox.

Review University Payroll updates 

Procurement and Business Services (PBS)

PBS reminded staff of purchasing thresholds:

• Use the MarketPlace or PCards for orders under $5,000
• Obtain three quotes for purchases of $5,000 – $31,000 and formal solicitations above $31,000.

Card Services training deadlines and updates:

• PCard Training for Cardholders due date extended to September 15
• PCard Training for Reconcilers Refresher Training due October 31
• PCard approvals now route to the card’s funding OUC instead of the employee’s HR unit.

Also, the Ligon Street bridge is open, providing easy access to the Material Support Warehouse.

Review Procurement and Business Services updates

Accounts Payable and Travel

Accounts Payable previewed staffing changes ahead of Melissa Graham’s September 25 departure. Updates included a higher IRS mileage reimbursement rate of 76 cents per mile, new relocation caps for EPS/EHRA staff (the lesser of $20,000 or 20%) and the new Travel Center scheduled to launch in March 2027.

Review Accounts Payable and Travel updates

Next Business Connections Meeting

Mark your calendars: the next meeting is scheduled for Thursday, October 8 at 10 a.m. To present or suggest a topic, complete the Presentation or Topic Request Form.