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Recognizing Our New Hire and Student Workers

Finance Division

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Nov 26, 2024

Leave and Holidays for the Winter Break

Written by Martha Neal. As we head into the holidays and winter break, you might be considering taking some time off. We recommend you check your leave balances — early next year, you will be asked to certify your annual and sick leave balances as of December 31, 2024.   Employees may carry 240 hours of…
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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…
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Aug 22, 2024

Foreign Currency Payments

Written by Justo Torres, Director, Contracts and Grants. When a sponsor declines to award funds in U.S. dollars (USD), a budget proposed in a foreign currency may not have the same value when awarded funds are paid in that currency and converted to USD.  How currency conversion rates are used during the project life cycle:
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Aug 22, 2024

Updated Tuition Waiver Process

Written by Zeryn Macklin. Starting in the Summer of 2023, the University Cashier’s Office made a significant update to the tuition waiver process by transitioning from a paper-based application to a fully online and electronic system. This change has simplified the process for faculty and staff, making it more efficient and accessible.  The results of…
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Aug 22, 2024

Recognizing Our New Hire and Student Workers

Written by Zeryn Macklin. As the Fall semester begins, we are excited to introduce some key members of the University Cashier’s Office team. Caleb Perkins, our new full-time student accounts specialist, joined us recently and is getting settled into his role. Meanwhile, Kirsten Jackson and Diarra Diagne, our dedicated student workers, have been with us…