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Jan 27, 2025

Managing Delinquent Student Accounts

Written by Zeryn Macklin. Managing delinquent student accounts is an essential process for the university, ensuring balances are addressed and resolved in a timely manner. Janet Zevallos, collections manager at the cashier’s office, shared insights into how the university handles delinquent accounts, the available repayment options and tools like the Set Off Debt Collection Act…
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Jan 27, 2025

Contracts and Grants Celebrates Transformation

Written by Justo Torres. As we prepare to bid farewell to Chancellor Randy Woodson, we would like to join the university in Celebrating Transformation and reflect on the positive changes that have taken place in the Office of Contracts and Grants during his tenure. During the Chancellor’s tenure, externally-funded research and other sponsored projects have…
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Dec 16, 2024

Accessing the 1098-T Form for 2024

Written by Zeryn Macklin. Now that the new year is here, and with tax season just around the corner, many students will begin preparing their tax returns. The 1098-T form is a key part of that process, and this article  explains how students can access their 1098-T through MyPack Portal. Knowing this information will allow…
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Dec 16, 2024

Believe It or Not, Contracts and Grants Have Rules

Written by Justo Torres, Director, Contracts and Grants. If you are involved in a federal grant awarded to NC State, you should familiarize yourself with the Uniform Guidance (UG), which is a set of regulations from the U.S. federal government designed to simplify the administrative requirements for federal grants and cooperative agreements.  Issued by the…
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Nov 26, 2024

University Cashier’s Office Hosts Winter Clothing Drive

Written by Zeryn Macklin. Throughout November, the University Cashier’s Office hosted a winter clothing drive to benefit Families Together, a Raleigh-based nonprofit that helps local families transition from homelessness to stable housing. Families Together serves many vulnerable individuals in our community, especially children, with over half of the population that the organization serves being under…
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Nov 26, 2024

What Should I Know About the Fly America Act?

Written by Justo Torres, Director, Contracts and Grants. The Fly America Act (FAA) is a U.S. federal law that requires passengers traveling on government-funded flights to use U.S. flag carriers — airlines registered in the United States — for air travel. Enacted in 1974, the FAA promotes and supports U.S. aviation companies by mandating that…
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Oct 28, 2024

Cost Accounting Standards for Contracts and Grants

Written by Justo Torres, Director for Contracts and Grants. Cost Accounting Standards (CAS) are a uniform set of accounting principles issued by the U.S. government through the Cost Accounting Standards Board (CASB), an independent board within the U.S. federal government. Their goal is to achieve uniformity and consistency in the cost accounting practices governing the…
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Oct 28, 2024

Reflecting on 14+ Years of Transformation

Written by Zeryn Macklin. As we prepare to bid farewell to Chancellor Randy Woodson, we would like to join in the university’s celebration of transformation and reflect on the positive changes that have taken place at the University Cashier’s Office during his tenure. Over the past 14+ years, our office has seen substantial shifts in…
A screenshot of the Online Monthly Activitiy Recon, or OMAR, tool in the MyPack Portal.

Sep 23, 2024

OMAR as a Reconciliation Tool

Written by Stefanie Keto, Assistant Director Post Award (CNR). Recent discussions about the importance of account reconciliation within the realm of contracts and grants highlight the Online Monthly Activity Reconciliation (OMAR) tool. As an avid user of OMAR for over a decade, I can attest that this tool offers transparency and efficiency to the reconciliation process.…
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Sep 23, 2024

Streamlining 529 Plan Payments

Written by Zeryn Macklin. The 529 college savings plans are a popular method for families to save for education expenses, and the University Cashier’s Office is here to ensure that these funds are processed efficiently. Here’s an overview of how we handle 529 plan payments and integrate them into the student’s account.  Managing 529 Withdrawals…