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Jun 25, 2026

Year-End Foundation Funds Roll Over: How to Check Balances

The Foundation (Ledger 6) and the Endowment Fund (a subset of Ledger 7) endowment spending budgets are posted in the system for the new fiscal year in July. The general fund budgets for the new fiscal year are posted in July for Foundation projects. Did you know that Balances in Foundation (Ledger 6) projects also…
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Jun 25, 2026

New Position Management Guide Bridges HR and Fiscal Compliance

The third installment in the Financials for Human Resource Professionals series, a partnership between University Human Resources and the Finance Division, is now live: Position Management – Budget and Distribution. This guide focuses specifically on operationalizing the critical intersections between human resources and financial operations within the position management lifecycle. Key Takeaways from the Guide…
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Jun 25, 2026

Workflow Win: Streamlining Over 90-Day Redistributions for Ledger 5

In an effort to reduce administrative burden and optimize day-to-day financial operations, the Office of Post Award Financial Services (OPAFS) announces a major update to the Over 90-Day Redistribution Workflow. Effective immediately, certain Ledger 5 scenarios that previously required manual central oversight will now be processed via system automatic approval. Historically, any redistribution exceeding 90…
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Jun 25, 2026

Navigating Recurring Purchases

Recurring Purchases: MarketPlace, PCards and Blanket POs Need to make recurring purchases for your department? Understanding when and how to use the NC State Procurement Services guidelines is vital for staying compliant and within budget. Shop the MarketPlace First! For recurring supply and equipment purchases, the NC State MarketPlace is always your primary option. If…
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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…
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Jun 25, 2026

July 2026: Reminders and Events

Announcements, Reminders and Tips Faculty/Staff Tuition Waiver Deadline Faculty and staff planning to use a tuition waiver for the fall 2026 term must submit their waiver requests by the billing due date, July 24.  Learn more in the Tuition Waiver Guide. Events and Deadlines Date Event 7/9/2026 Public Surplus Sale 7/9/2026 Biweekly Payroll 20272R02 Timekeeper…
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Jun 25, 2026

Welcome, Kristy Saunders, to the UCO Team

The University Cashier’s Office (UCO) offers a warm welcome to Kristy Saunders, our new assistant director of operations, who joined the UCO on May 4. With her strong background in student financial services and team leadership, Saunders makes an excellent addition to the team as the office continues to streamline its processes and support the…
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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…
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Jun 1, 2026

June 2026: Reminders and Events

Announcements, Reminders and Tips Events and Deadlines Date Event 6/09/2026 Public Surplus Sale 6/09/2026 Biweekly 20262R26 Payroll – Supervisor Lockout 6/11/2026 Biweekly 20262R26 Payroll – Timekeeper Lockout 6/12/2026 Vouchers Entered, Uploaded and Approved by 5 p.m. 6/12/2026 Travel Reimbursements and Supporting Documentation Entered, Uploaded and Approved at All Levels by 5 p.m. 6/12/2026 Monthly 20261R12 …
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Jun 1, 2026

Featured Articles in the Knowledge Base

Featured Articles in the Finance Knowledge Base The Finance Division Knowledge Base is a comprehensive resource for NC State University business procedures. To highlight crucial process updates and high-frequency procedures, our team has introduced a rotation of five featured articles, updated every quarter. You can find them pinned to the “Featured Articles” section of the…