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Inventory Best Practices

Written by Jonathan Ehlers. Are you aware of the University of North Carolina System’s Capital Asset Standards? According to these standards, an annual physical inventory...

Contract and Grant Audit Services

Written by Justo Torres. The word “audit” strikes fear into many. It conjures images of dark rooms, bright spotlights and harsh interrogation. Who, in their...

Meet the Financial Reporting Team

Written by Jennifer Brady. The Financial Reporting Team, a unit within the Controller’s Office, consists of dedicated and professional staff who provide comprehensive and accurate...

Chatting with Director Justo Torres

Written by Tabitha Groelle. As we continue our Chatting series, I met with Justo Torres, Director of the Office of Contracts and Grants. Contracts and...

When do I submit an RFP?

Written by Kristen Shelton. At NC State, there are several methods for departments to purchase goods and services for their business needs. These methods are...

Review Funds Building to Endowment

Written by Emily Lowman. Funds building to the minimum endowment level (BTE funds/BTEs) should be regularly reviewed by colleges and units to monitor progress toward...

New Resource: Interdepartmental Transactions Manual

Written by Jennifer Bell. The University Controller’s Office is proud to announce a new resource that we hope will be helpful for current and new...

How Are Payments from Federal Sponsors Managed?

Written by Justo Torres, Director, Contracts and Grants. Principal Investigators (PIs) or department/college administrators of a federal contract or grant often say, “I keep hearing...

Summer Salary Training

Written by Justo Torres, Director, Contracts and Grants. Despite current cold temperatures, it is once again time to think about summer….salary, that is. The Office...