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April 2026: Business Connections Updates

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Jul 28, 2026

August 2026: Business Connections Updates

Looking Ahead to September: Business Connections Returns! After a productive summer break, the University Controller’s Office is gearing up for Business Connections meetings. Mark your calendars: our regular monthly meetings officially return next month on Thursday, September 10, at 10 a.m.  As we prepare for Fiscal Year 2027, we want to ensure our agenda directly…
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Jul 28, 2026

Asset Tracking Updates: CA-2 and CA-3 Forms

Each department within NC State University is responsible for maintaining and safeguarding all assets. The Asset Management team has transitioned both the CA-2 and CA-3 tracking forms from static PDFs into dynamic Google Docs. This upgrade streamlines university property tracking, making NC State compliance cloud-based and collaborative. Governed by university policy REG 07.30.14 – Capital…
The copper wolves at Wolf Plaza stand in front of spring blooms and newly planted greenery on a warm spring afternoon.

Jun 25, 2026

July 2026: Business Connections Updates

Staying Connected: Summer Update and Fall Preview As the summer season officially gets underway, the Business Connections network is shifting gears. While our regular monthly meeting schedule is taking a temporary summer hiatus, the work behind the scenes continues, and we want to ensure every member of our campus community stays informed and engaged over…
Financial System Homepage

Jun 25, 2026

Enhanced Financial System Campus Roles Matrix

We are excited to announce the launch of the newly enhanced Financial System Campus Roles Matrix. Whether you are onboarding a new team member or changing internal departmental responsibilities, understanding system access is critical. This matrix acts as a central navigational guide, connecting specific university job functions directly to their required security access roles within…
The copper wolves at Wolf Plaza stand in front of spring blooms and newly planted greenery on a warm spring afternoon.

Jun 1, 2026

June 2026: Business Connections Updates

Business Connections Wraps Up FY26 Meeting Series The University Controller’s Office held its final FY 2026 meeting on April 9. This event marked the end of a productive year of financial updates, policy discussions and collaborative problem-solving across the university’s business units. As the university shifts its focus toward year-end closing procedures, these monthly forums…
NC State employee reviewing the Payroll Guide for HR Representatives.

Jun 1, 2026

New Payroll Guide for HR Representatives

The University Controller’s Office (UConO) is dedicated to supporting your professional development and operational success. We are excited to announce the launch of the Payroll Guide for Human Resource Representatives. This guide is the third and final installment in our payroll series, joining the Payroll Guide for Employees and the Payroll Guide for Foreign National…
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Apr 30, 2026

May 2026: Business Connections Updates

The University Controller would like to thank those who attended the Business Connections meetings throughout this fiscal year. Sessions will resume on September 10, 2026, for fiscal year 2027 and can be found in the Financial Reporting Calendar. During these meetings, we share key financial updates and feature guest presentations on topics requested by the…
Accounts payable journey

Apr 30, 2026

Payables Training Open for Registration

Managing university funds requires precision, and the University Controller’s Office is making it easier to master the essentials. We are excited to announce that a new Accounts Payable Training is available for enrollment in REPORTER. This course is a critical component of the Payments Professional 2 certification program. To earn the full certification, participants must…
Metal wolf statue

Mar 31, 2026

Campus Collaboration for Financial Reporting

At NC State, financial reporting isn’t just a back-office function in the University Controller’s Office (UConO)—it’s a massive, collaborative effort that involves every corner of the campus. In a recent Business Connections update, Financial Reporting Manager Karen Visnosky highlighted how accurate data and campus-wide partnerships drive the university’s financial success. Where the Data Begins: The…
A metal wolf statue on campus with the words "Business Connections" and an NC State brick logo in the foreground

Mar 30, 2026

April 2026: Business Connections Updates

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…