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January 2026: Business Connections Updates

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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…
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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…
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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…
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Feb 27, 2026

March 2026: Business Connections Updates

The University Controller’s Office (UConO) 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…
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Feb 27, 2026

Navigating University Travel

Written by Melissa Graham Whether you are planning a trip or processing a travel reimbursement, we want to ensure you are familiar with the revised Travel Manual and are confident in applying its updated guidelines. In this article, a follow-up to the Exciting Updates to the Travel Manual article published last November, we will go…
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Feb 1, 2026

Navigating Tax Season: W-2s, 1099s and the 2025 Landscape at NC State

Written by Dwaine Cook and Regina House. As a major public institution and one of North Carolina’s largest employers, NC State University manages a massive volume of tax reporting each year. For faculty, staff, students and vendors, understanding the distinction between W-2s and 1099s is the first step toward a smooth tax season. With the…
A metal wolf statue on campus with the words "Business Connections" and an NC State brick logo in the foreground

Feb 1, 2026

February 2026: Business Connections Updates

The University Controller’s Office hosts Business Connections Meetings each fiscal year from September to April (there is no December meeting due to the winter break). 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…
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Dec 16, 2025

Time for FY26 Asset Inventory Certification

Written by Jonathan Ehlers. The Fiscal Year 2026 Asset Management (AM) Inventory was generated and sent out to campus AM Coordinators in mid-November. If you’re a new AM Coordinator or would like a refresher on the inventory process, please register for the online Asset Inventory Training. We also recommend referring to the Asset Inventory Manual…
A metal wolf statue on campus with the words "Business Connections" and an NC State brick logo in the foreground

Dec 16, 2025

January 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 winter break). 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…