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Six vintage microphones, all different styles, sitting on a wooden table

May 19, 2023

Chatting with Director Maria Brown

Written by Tabitha Groelle. In our fourth edition of the “Chatting With” series, I spoke with Maria Brown, Director of the University Cashier’s Office. The Cashier’s Office has been part of the Finance Division since July 2010. Maria has led this office since 2012. Let’s get to know her a little better.   Tabitha:      Let’s…
Effort Reporting/TEARS web page

May 19, 2023

TEARS Need Not Make You Cry

Written by Justo Torres. The Employee Activity Reporting System, known as TEARS, is NC State’s official effort reporting system. It is supported through a collaboration between the Office of Contracts and Grants and the Office of Information Technology. To comply with the Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards (Uniform Guidance),…
The staff wellness room at the University Cashier's Office

May 19, 2023

Supporting and Encouraging Wellness

Written by Martha Neal. In response to the ongoing mental health crisis on campus, the University Cashier’s Office unveiled the “Wellness Room” for staff during the NC State’s Mental Health Awareness Week in May of this year. The Cashier’s Office works with many at-risk and underserved students. We see students who are struggling with housing…
IT Procurement Training

May 18, 2023

New Course Announcement: IT Procurement Training

Written by Maria Fister. The Office of Finance and Administration and the Office of Information Technology have partnered to develop IT Procurement Training. This new learning opportunity is designed for NC State staff and faculty who engage in regular procurement activities. For additional information on this training initiative, please refer to the IT Purchase Compliance…
Finance Division Service Portal

May 18, 2023

Setoff Debt Collection Act (SODCA)

Written by Lorraine De Lois. Pursuant to General Statute 105A, the Setoff Debt Collection Act (SODCA) program allows state and local agencies to file claims with the Department of Revenue for taxpayers’ individual income tax refunds. A debt owed to the university has no statute of limitations. What does this mean for former students?   Although…
End of fiscal year

May 18, 2023

FAI Fiscal Year End Reminders

Written by Emily Lowman. FAI has a few friendly reminders as fiscal year end approaches: Audit Request Letters Audit request letters were sent via email by Jessica Hoff, Foundations Assistant Controller, to the appropriate parties on June 1st. These letters contain a listing of various documents and information that are required to be submitted in…
Suspense spreadsheet

May 18, 2023

Wire Application and Unclaimed Funds

Written by Misty Wilson. Did you know that NC State receives wire payments daily? The Cash Management team reviews a Daily Wire Report and determines how to apply the wired payments. When payment information accompanies the wire payment, it is applied directly to an outstanding invoice within two business days. If no payment information is…
The copper wolves at Wolf Plaza in the fall. Photo by Becky Kirkland.

May 18, 2023

Meet the Cashier’s Office and Student Accounts Team

Written by Maria Brown. The Cashier’s Office & Student Accounts team processes departmental deposits and services the accounts of our over 38,000 students. We also manage and process the Faculty/Staff Tuition Waiver benefit for employees. All staff are responsible for answering student questions, which can vary tremendously! We have different sections of our department: Staff…
Six vintage microphones, all different styles, sitting on a wooden table

Apr 22, 2023

Chatting with Interim University Controller, Heidi Kozlowski

Written by Tabitha Groelle. In our third edition of our “Chatting With” series, I spoke with Heidi Kozlowski, Interim University Controller. The University Controller’s Office has been a part of the Finance Division since July of 2016. Heidi is that team player you can always count on, and her experience here at NC State has…
Pack Assist application

Apr 22, 2023

Federal Perkins Loan

Written by Martha Neal. Did you know that the University Cashier’s Office is responsible for the administration of the country’s oldest student loan program? The Federal Perkins Loan was established in 1957 as a campus-based student loan program to serve college students in financial need.  First known as the National Defense Loan, the program was…