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Nov 26, 2025

Travel Made Easy With the PCard

Written by Paislee Thomas. Your PCard is an essential tool for managing university travel expenses, covering everything from flights and hotels to parking and local transportation. Before your next trip, take a few minutes to review this checklist to ensure your PCard is ready to go, preventing hiccups and declines on the road. The Card…
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Nov 26, 2025

Winter Break Leave and Closure Dates 

Written by Martha Neal. The holiday season is rapidly approaching. Here are essential tips and deadlines to ensure you are prepared, especially if you plan to take additional time off during the winter break.  Action Required: Review Leave Balances If you are planning to take additional vacation time, please take a moment to review your…
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Nov 26, 2025

Payroll Guide for Employees

Written by Maria Fister. A top priority for the Payroll team is ensuring accurate and timely pay. To provide for a transparent payroll process and facilitate clear instructions, the University Controller’s Office (UConO) has created the new Payroll Guide for Employees. This comprehensive guide provides essential information to help NC State employees better understand payroll…
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Nov 26, 2025

December 2025: 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 are posted on the University Controller’s Office website and the Financial Reporting Calendar. To join the listserv,…
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Nov 26, 2025

Three Reasons to Make the Knowledge Base Your First Stop

In the fast-paced, ever-evolving environment of our university, having quick and reliable access to essential financial information isn’t just a convenience—it’s a necessity. We understand that navigating policies, procedures and forms can sometimes feel like searching for a needle in a digital haystack. That’s why we’re excited to remind you about one of your most…
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Nov 26, 2025

December 2025: Reminders and Events

Announcements, Reminders and Tips This month’s announcements feature a wealth of information to keep you engaged with finance operations and on task with important deadlines. Click to expand the menus to learn more! Events and Deadlines Stay on top of what’s happening this month. Here is a list of important deadlines for the month of…
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Oct 23, 2025

Check Deposit Reminders for Departments

Written by Zeryn Macklin. The University Cashier’s Office (UCO) has important reminders about guidelines to follow when preparing check deposits. Following the guidelines below will promote timely and accurate processing of checks and compliance with university financial procedures. Return Check Fee A $35 fee will be assessed for any checks returned by the bank as…
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Oct 23, 2025

Welcoming New Contracts and Grants Team Members

Written by Justo Torres. While the daily work of the Office of Contracts and Grants (CNG) continues to evolve at a rapid pace, we pause this month to formally welcome and recognize the talented individuals who have joined our ranks throughout 2025, bringing new skills and energy to our mission. We’re thrilled to welcome several…
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Oct 23, 2025

Travel Authorization Process Streamlined: Compliance Meets Convenience

Written by Fran Lawrence. This month, we are announcing an important update to the Travel Authorization (TA) process. This updated process will enhance the user experience and ensure the university remains compliant with evolving federal regulations concerning research security and international activities.  The changes affect two areas of compliance. The first change affects only out-of-country…
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Oct 23, 2025

FAI Holiday Payment Schedule

Written by Brooke Labashousky. On a weekly basis, Foundations Accounting and Investments (FAI) processes payments greater than $5,000 from Foundation projects and various LLC expenditures. Generally, FAI must receive a completed Payment Request Form by Tuesday at 4 p.m. each week in order to be processed, signed and ready for release on Friday of that…