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Financial Operations Offers SAP Navigation and Budget Training March to May 2020

The Office of Financial Operations is offering SAP Navigation and Budget training sessions on Tuesday, March 3. Additional sessions are scheduled for April 8 and May 15.

Posted on 2/3/2020 9:13:51 AM

SAP Navigation and Budget Training Sessions, January to May

An SAP Finance training session will be held Thursday, January 30, from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. This training includes SAP navigation and monitoring budgets and an overview of business intelligence reports in the ESS Portal.

Posted on 1/9/2020 11:30:47 AM

Decrease in Reimbursement Rate for Use of Personal Automobile

Please be advised that the US General Services Administration’s privately-owned vehicle reimbursement rate has decreased to 57.5 cents per mile effective January 1, 2020.

Posted on 1/9/2020 10:15:47 AM

SAP Finance Training Session, November 22

Registration is open for an SAP Finance training session on November 22. This training includes SAP navigation and monitoring budgets and an overview of business intelligence reports in ESS.

Posted on 10/24/2019 9:22:05 AM

SAP Finance Training Session, October 16

Registration is now open for SAP Navigation and Monitoring Budgets training on October 16 and November 22.

Posted on 9/30/2019 10:41:11 AM

SAP Finance Training Sessions—September Through November

Registration is now open for SAP Navigation and Budget training sessions scheduled for September 26, October 16, and November 22, 2019.

Posted on 9/12/2019 9:35:12 AM

Reminder: Fiscal Year 2018–19 Requisition, Reservation, Travel Voucher, and Credit Card Processing Cutoff Dates

Here are important times and dates for completing your fiscal year 2018–19 requisitions, reservations, travel vouchers, and credit card purchases before we close the fiscal year.

Posted on 5/30/2019 11:28:17 AM

Supplemental Pay Authorizations Due Date Fiscal Year 2018–19

Timely processing of Supplemental Pay Contract payments is necessary to ensure the expenditures are charged to the proper fiscal year and against the appropriate budget allocations.

Posted on 5/30/2019 11:22:41 AM

Travel Voucher Errors

Please use Travel Voucher Checklist on the Travel website to ensure accuracy before submitting.

Posted on 5/6/2019 10:17:46 AM

Fiscal Year 2019–20 Available for Requisitioning

Fiscal Year 2019–20 is available for entering requisitions for the purchase of services being rendered and merchandise being delivered between July 1, 2019, and June 30, 2020.

Posted on 4/26/2019 1:55:02 PM

Review of Fiscal Year 2018–19 Expenditures

Please review the fiscal year 2018–19 expenditures recorded in your cost center for accuracy as soon as possible.

Posted on 4/26/2019 1:48:29 PM

SAP Finance Training Session, May 21

An SAP Finance Training Session will be held on Tuesday, May 21. This will be the last SAP Finance Training Session until August.

Posted on 4/22/2019 10:16:15 AM

Financial Operations Training Sessions Suspended

Financial operations training sessions will be suspended from May 21 through August 9, 2019, due to year-end processing.

Posted on 4/18/2019 1:43:56 PM

Fiscal Year 2018–19 Requisition, Reservation, Travel Voucher, Credit Card Process Cutoff Dates

Check these important times and dates for completing your fiscal year 2018–19requisitions, reservations, travel vouchers, and credit card purchases before we close the fiscal year.

Posted on 4/18/2019 1:37:05 PM

SAP Finance Training Session, April 10

Registration is now open for SAP Finance Training Sessions on April 10 and May 21.

Posted on 3/19/2019 9:37:15 AM

SAP Finance Training Sessions Scheduled

Registration is open for SAP finance training sessions on March 14, April 10, and May 21, 2019.

Posted on 2/18/2019 2:05:49 PM

SAP Navigation and Budget Training Sessions February-May 2019

Registration is now open for SAP Finance training sessions in February, March, April, and May of 2019.

Posted on 1/29/2019 10:24:09 AM

Increase in Mileage Reimbursement Rate for Use of Personal Automobiles

The mileage reimbursement rate for use of a personal automobile for official Pennsylvania State System travel has increased to 58 cents per mile effective January 1, 2019.

Posted on 1/7/2019 1:36:39 PM

SAP Navigation and Budget Training Session, November 30

Registration is open for an SAP Navigation and Budget Training Session on November 30, 2018.

Posted on 10/29/2018 8:01:06 AM

SAP Navigation and Budget Training Sessions October-November 2018

Registration is now open for SAP Navigation and Budget training sessions on October 17 and November 30.

Posted on 10/3/2018 11:02:33 AM

SAP Navigation and Budget Training Sessions September–November 2018

Registration is now open for SAP Navigation and Budget training sessions on September 25, October 17, and November 30.

Posted on 9/13/2018 11:55:17 AM

New E-mail Address for Travel Office

A new e-mail address has been established for the Travel Office. Please use this e-mail address for all questions regarding travel.

Posted on 6/14/2018 2:01:58 PM

Reminder: Fiscal Year 2017–18 Requisition, Reservation, Credit Card, and Travel Voucher Processing Cutoff Dates

Reminder of Fiscal Year 2017–18 year-end processing cutoff dates

Posted on 6/1/2018 1:10:29 PM

Supplemental Pay Payment Authorizations Due Date

Timely processing of Supplemental Pay Contract payments isnecessary to ensure the expenditures are charged to the proper fiscal year andagainst the appropriate budget allocations.

Posted on 5/31/2018 1:59:29 PM

Financial Operations Training Session Suspended

As IUP’s Fiscal Year 2017–18 draws to a close on June 30, 2018, the Financial Operations staff is beginning to focus its resources on preparing for IUP’s fiscal-year-end close and our annual independent audit.

Posted on 4/4/2018 2:38:05 PM

Review of Fiscal Year 2017–18 Expenditures

Please take some time to review your fiscal year 2017–18 expenditures prior to June 30, 2018.

Posted on 4/4/2018 11:48:58 AM

Fiscal Year 2017–18 Requisition, Reservation, Credit Card, and Travel Voucher Processing Cutoff Dates

Important times and dates for completing your Fiscal Year 2017–18 requisitions, reservations, travel vouchers, and credit card purchases before we close the fiscal year.

Posted on 4/4/2018 11:23:41 AM

SAP Finance Training, April 27

Registration is open for an SAP Finance training session on April 27, 2018.

Posted on 4/3/2018 1:32:10 PM

SAP Finance Training: March 29 and April 27

Registration is now open for these SAP Finance Training Sessions. This training includes SAP navigation and monitoring budgets and an overview of BI reports in ESS.

Posted on 3/2/2018 11:36:44 AM

SAP Navigation and Budget Training Sessions Scheduled

Registration is now open for SAP Navigation and Budget training sessions on February 28, March 29, and April 27.

Posted on 2/2/2018 10:14:20 AM

SAP Navigation and Budget Training Session, January 30

Registration is now open for SAP Navigation and Budget training sessions in January, February, March, and April of 2018.

Posted on 1/9/2018 9:14:50 AM

Increase in Mileage Reimbursement Rate for Use of Personal Automobile

The U.S. General Services Administration’s privately-owned vehicle reimbursement rate has increased to 54.5 cents per mile effective January 1, 2018.

Posted on 1/8/2018 1:35:29 PM

SAP Navigation and Budget Training Session, November 15

Registration is now open for SAP Navigation and Budget Training on November 15.

Posted on 11/2/2017 8:25:36 AM

SAP Navigation and Budget Training Session, October 25

Registration is now open for SAP Navigation and Budget training sessions in October and November 2017.

Posted on 10/3/2017 9:09:18 AM

SAP Navigation and Budget Training Session, September 22

Registration is now open for SAP Navigation and Budget Training session on September 22, October 17, and November 15

Posted on 9/8/2017 8:04:51 AM

Reminder: Fiscal Year 2016–17 Processing Cutoff Dates

Important times and dates for completing your Fiscal Year 2016–17 requisitions, reservations, travel vouchers, and credit card purchases before the year is closed.

Posted on 5/31/2017 11:44:40 AM

SAP Navigation and Budget Training Session, May 9

Registration is now open for an SAP Navigation and Budget Training Session on May 9.

Posted on 4/10/2017 1:55:20 PM

Financial Operations Training Sessions: On Hold for Year-End Close and Audit

Financial Operations will be suspending all training sessions from May 10 to August 4, 2017, as we focus our resources on our fiscal-year-end-close and our annual independent audit.

Posted on 4/6/2017 1:33:45 PM

Reminder about Review of Expenditures

Please set aside some time in the near future to review the Fiscal Year 2016–17 expenditures recorded in your cost centers to ensure the expenses are properly assigned.

Posted on 4/6/2017 11:26:32 AM

Fiscal Year 2016–17 Processing Cutoff Dates

Important times and dates for completing your Fiscal Year 2016–17 requisitions, reservations, travel vouchers, and credit card purchases before the close of the fiscal year.

Posted on 4/6/2017 11:18:30 AM

SAP Navigation and Budget Training Session, March 29

Registration is now open for SAP Navigation and Budget Training on March 29.

Posted on 3/9/2017 8:18:43 AM

SAP Navigation and Budget Training Sessions, March–May 2017

Registration is now open for SAP Navigation and Budget training sessions on March 2, March 29, and May 5.

Posted on 2/10/2017 11:28:50 AM

SAP Navigation and Budget Training Sessions, January–May 2017

Registration is now open for SAP Navigation and Budget training sessions in January, March, and May.

Posted on 1/13/2017 8:23:11 AM

SAP Navigation and Budget Training, December 2

Registration is now open for SAP Navigation and Budget Training on December 2, 2016.

Posted on 11/8/2016 1:25:32 PM

SAP Navigation and Budget Training, October 25

Registration is now open for the SAP Navigation and Budget Training Sessions on October 25 and December 2.

Posted on 10/3/2016 2:19:08 PM

SAP Navigation and Budget Training, September 21

Registration is now open for SAP Navigation and Budget Training Sessions on September 21, October 25, and December 2, 2016.

Posted on 9/8/2016 11:54:31 AM

Text Book Disposal Process

Unwanted university property, including instructional materials, reference materials, complementary text books, etc., should be sent to Procurement Services for proper sale or disposal.

Posted on 4/12/2016 1:43:18 PM

Review of Expenditures Reminder

Please set aside some time to review the FY15–16 expenditures located in your cost centers.

Posted on 4/8/2016 3:03:23 PM

Financial Operations Training Sessions on Hold for Year-end Close and Audit

Financial Operations will be suspending all training sessions from May 9, 2016, through August 5, 2016, as we focus our resources on our fiscal-year-end close and our annual independent audit.

Posted on 4/8/2016 2:54:44 PM

SAP Navigation and Budget Training, April 29

TheOffice of Financial Operations announces that an SAP Finance Training Session will be held on Friday, April 29, from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. at the IT Support Center’s Computer Lab, Delaney Hall, G41.

Posted on 4/8/2016 2:47:42 PM

Fiscal Year 2015-16 Processing Cutoff Dates

These are the important times and dates for completing yourFiscal Year 2015-16 requisitions, reservations, travel vouchers, and creditcard purchases before we close the fiscal year.

Posted on 4/4/2016 2:36:37 PM

SAP Navigation and Budget Training, February 24

The Office of FinancialOperations announces that an SAP Finance TrainingSession will be held on Wednesday, February 24.

Posted on 2/3/2016 10:56:45 AM

SAP Navigation and Budget Training, January 28

The Office of Financial Operations is pleased to announce that an SAP Finance Training Session will be held on Thursday, January 28, from 9:00–11:00 a.m. at the IT Support Center's Computer Lab.

Posted on 1/21/2016 2:50:24 PM

Decrease Announced in Reimbursement Rate for Use of Personal Automobiles

The reimbursement rate for use of aprivately-owned vehicle for official State System of Higher Education travelhas decreased to 54 cents per mile effective January 1, 2016.

Posted on 1/12/2016 1:46:31 PM

SAP Navigation and Budget Training to be Held December 2

The Office of Financial Operations is pleased to announce that an SAP Finance Training Session will be held on Wednesday, December 2, 2015, from 1:30–3:30 p.m. at the IT Support Center's Computer Lab, Delaney Hall, Room G41.

Posted on 11/3/2015 9:19:24 AM

Change Made in Subsistence Allowances

Effective October 1, the GSA (General Services Administration of the United States) increased the standard meal rate for overnight travel from $46 to $51 per day for each 24 hours in travel status.

Posted on 10/27/2015 9:27:48 AM

Reminder-SAP Navigation and Budget Training Sessions, 10/29 and 12/2

There are still seats available for the SAP Navigation and Budget Training Sessions.

Posted on 10/19/2015 11:10:12 AM

SAP Navigation and Budget Training, October 29

Registration is now open for SAP Navigation and Budget Training session on October 29 and December 2.

Posted on 10/1/2015 9:19:01 AM

SAP Navigation and Budget Training, September 22

Registration is now open for SAP Navigation and Budget Training. Thistraining includes SAP Navigation and Monitoring Budgets. This trainingsession must be taken prior to the Requisitioning Training.

Posted on 9/14/2015 1:40:41 PM

Supplemental Pay Payment Authorization Due Date

In order for expenditures under Supplemental Pay Contracts to be properly recorded in Fiscal Year 2014–15, the payments must be included in processing for the pay period ending June 26, 2015.

Posted on 6/4/2015 3:12:06 PM

Reminder: Fiscal Year 2014–15 Processing Cutoff Dates

Here are important times and dates for completing your Fiscal Year (FY) 2014–15 requisitions, reservations, travel vouchers, and credit card purchases before we close the fiscal year.

Posted on 6/4/2015 2:05:37 PM

SAP Navigation and Budget Training, May 12

Registration is now open for an SAP Navigation and Budget Training session on May 12, 2015. This will be the last session until August.

Posted on 4/22/2015 10:57:38 AM

Fiscal Year 2014–15 Processing Cutoff Dates

These are the important times and dates for completing your Fiscal Year 2014–15 requisitions, reservations, travel vouchers, and credit card purchases before we close the fiscal year.

Posted on 4/10/2015 11:28:11 AM

Financial Operations Training Sessions Close in May

Due to year-end processing, Financial Operations will be suspending training sessions from May 13 through August 7, 2015.

Posted on 4/10/2015 10:45:17 AM

Review of Expenditures

All financial managers are asked to review their 2014–15 expenditures in their respective cost centers.

Posted on 4/10/2015 10:24:48 AM

Food/Refreshment Requests for Commencement

Please submit your food/refreshment requests for Commencement no later than April 24, 2015.

Posted on 4/10/2015 10:08:22 AM

Supplemental Payment Request Form Revision

The Supplemental Payment Request Form and Instructions have been updated for 2015.

Posted on 4/7/2015 3:55:55 PM

SAP Production Systems Disaster Recovery Testing

SAP Production Systems, including Pennsylvania State System Portal applications, will be down beginning at noon on Friday, March 27, 2015.

Posted on 3/23/2015 2:58:59 PM

SAP Navigation and Budget Training, April 15

Registration in now open for SAP Navigation and Budget training sessions in April and May.

Posted on 3/23/2015 8:34:28 AM

SAP Navigation and Budget Training, March 13

Registration is now open for 2015 SAP Training sessions in March, April, and May.

Posted on 2/27/2015 10:48:38 AM

SAP Navigation and Budget Training Sessions

Registration is now open for 2015 SAP Training Sessions in March, April, and May.

Posted on 2/11/2015 7:59:11 AM

Timely Submission of Travel Vouchers

Effective immediately for all travel ending on or afterJanuary 1, 2015, reimbursements issued more than 60 days after the end of thetravel will be added to the traveler’s compensation and reported on thetraveler’s W-2 for the appropriate calendar year.

Posted on 1/29/2015 10:52:06 AM

Supplemental Payment Request Form Revised

The revised form and instructions are available on the Payroll Services website.

Posted on 1/29/2015 10:45:10 AM

SAP Navigation and Budget Training Session, February 19

Registration is now open for this session, which includesSAP Navigation and Monitoring Budgets. This training session must be takenprior to Requisition Training.

Posted on 1/23/2015 8:26:51 AM

SAP Navigation and Budget Training, January 13

Registration is now open for this session, whichincludes SAP Navigation and Monitoring Budgets. This training session must betaken prior to Requisition Training.

Posted on 1/6/2015 10:45:38 AM

Reimbursement Rate Increases for Use of Personal Vehicles

The reimbursement rate for use of a privately-owned vehicle for officialState System of Higher Education travel has increased to 57.5 cents per mile effective January 1, 2015.

Posted on 1/5/2015 1:39:29 PM

SAP Web-Based Reports Going Offline for Maintenance

SAP Web-based Reports will not be available Saturday, November 22, through Sunday, November 30, 2014.

Posted on 11/11/2014 9:06:29 AM

Web-Based Financial Reports Training, November 13

Registration is open for a Web-based Financial Reports Training Session on November 13.

Posted on 10/30/2014 3:51:35 PM

SAP Navigation and Budget Training, November 10

Registration is now open for this session, which includes SAP Navigation and Monitoring Budgets. This trainingsession must be taken prior to Requisition Training.

Posted on 10/28/2014 8:43:46 AM

SAP Navigation and Budget Training, October 7

Registration is open for SAP Navigation and Budget training sessions on October 7 and November 10.

Posted on 9/23/2014 8:41:03 AM

Web-based Financial Reports Training

Registration is now open for Web-based Financial Reports training sessions on 9/18, 10/16, and 11/13.

Posted on 9/3/2014 3:51:45 PM

SAP Navigation and Budget Training, September 5

An SAP Training Session will be held onFriday, September 5, 2014, from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m.

Posted on 8/27/2014 1:35:43 PM

Supplemental Pay Contracts Fiscal Year Deadline

The deadline for submitting Supplemental Pay Contracts for FY 2013–2014 is 4:00 p.m. on June 30.

Posted on 6/3/2014 8:03:51 AM

Fiscal Year 2013–2014 Requisition, Reservation, and Travel Voucher Cutoff Dates

Important times and dates are set for completing your FY 2013–2014 requisitions, reservations, and travel vouchers.

Posted on 6/2/2014 2:00:05 PM

Reminder: SAP Navigation and Budget Training, April 23

There are still seats available for the SAP Navigation and Budget Training Session on April 23.

Posted on 4/7/2014 2:35:23 PM

SAP Navigation and Budget Training, April 23

Registration is now open for an SAP Navigation and Budget Training Session on April 23.

Posted on 3/13/2014 11:04:54 AM

Please Submit Travel Expense Vouchers ASAP

Please submit your Travel Expense Vouchers as soon as possible to decrease processing time due to Fiscal Year End workload.

Posted on 3/3/2014 11:11:31 AM

Reminder: SAP Navigation and Budget Training, March 12

There are still seats available for the SAP Navigation and Budget Training session on March 12

Posted on 3/3/2014 11:00:19 AM

SAP Navigation and Budget Training, March 12

Registration is now open for an SAP Navigation and Budget training session on March 12

Posted on 2/17/2014 9:02:09 AM

New Downloadable Supplemental Payment Request Form to Replace Paper CECI Contract Form

The paper CECI Contract Form is being replaced with a downloadable Supplemental Payment Request Form.

Posted on 1/16/2014 3:51:16 PM

SAP Navigation and Budget Training, February 6

Registration is now open for an SAP Navigation and Budget Training Session on February 6, 2014.

Posted on 1/9/2014 11:53:22 AM

Reminder: Last Accounts Payable Check Run of 2013

Reminder: The last Accounts Payable check run of the 2013 calendar year will be printed on Friday, December 20.

Posted on 12/9/2013 1:17:49 PM

Staples Advantage Program

New online ordering system for office supplies through Staples Advantage

Posted on 12/6/2013 11:57:44 AM

Last Accounts Payable Check Run of 2013

All invoices needing paid before this date must be received in the Accounts Payable department by 4:00 p.m. on Monday, December 16.

Posted on 11/22/2013 10:29:25 AM

SAP Navigation and Budget Training, November 22

Registration is now open for an SAP Navigation and Budget Training Session on November 22, 2013.

Posted on 11/13/2013 9:51:19 AM

SAP Navigation and Budget Training, October 22

Registration is now open for an SAP Navigation and Budget Training Session on October 22, 2013.

Posted on 10/2/2013 11:42:58 AM

SAP Navigation and Budget Training, September 25

Registration is now open for an SAP Navigation and Budget Training session to be held on September 25, 2013.

Posted on 9/17/2013 10:41:05 AM

Procedures for Leasing a Vehicle from Enterprise

The procedures for leasing a vehicle from Enterprise for IUP business in lieu of reserving an IUP fleet vehicle are available at the IUP Travel Office.

Posted on 7/2/2013 10:30:42 AM

Fiscal Year 13–14 Available for Entering Requisitions

Fiscal Year (FY) 13/14 is now available for entering requisitions for the purchase of services being rendered and merchandise being delivered between 7/1/13 and 6/30/14.

Posted on 5/8/2013 2:15:10 PM

Food Refreshment Requests for Commencement

Please submit your Food/Refreshment Requests for Commencement no later than May 3, 2013.

Posted on 4/10/2013 9:40:25 AM

SAP Navigation and Budget Training, April 17

Registration is now open for an SAP Navigation and Budget Training session to be held on April 17, 2013.

Posted on 4/4/2013 11:51:51 AM

Financial Operations Training Sessions

All Financial Operations training sessions will be suspended from May 17–August 9, 2013, due to the Fiscal Year End Close.

Posted on 4/3/2013 11:33:38 AM

FY12-13 Requisitions, Reservations,Travel Voucher, and Purchasing-Travel Card Processing Cutoff Dates

Important dates and times for completing your Fiscal Year 12-13 requisitions, reservations, travel vouchers, and credit card transactions.

Posted on 4/3/2013 10:39:41 AM

AT&T Long Distance Reports Going Paperless

Effective April 1, 2013, the AT&T long distance usage reports will no longer be distributed in hard copy, but instead will be emailed in a PDF file.

Posted on 4/1/2013 8:33:14 AM

Web-Based Financial Reports Training, March 20

The Office of Financial Operations will hold a Web-based Financial Reports training session on Wednesday, March 20, 2013. Preregistration is required.

Posted on 3/1/2013 1:37:56 PM

SAP Navigation and Budget Training, March 5

Registration is now open for an SAP Navigation and Budget Training session to be held on March 5, 2013.

Posted on 2/26/2013 10:46:02 AM

Increase in Reimbursement Rate for Use of Personal Automobile

The U.S. General Services Administration's privately owned vehicle reimbursement rate, and the reimbursement rate for use of a personal automobile for official System travel, has increased to 56.5 cents per mile effective January 1, 2013.

Posted on 1/14/2013 1:50:41 PM

SAP Navigation and Budget Training, January 23

Registration is now open for an SAP Navigation and Budget Training Session to be held on January 23, 2013.

Posted on 1/3/2013 11:47:23 AM

SAP Navigation and Budget Training Session, December 11

Registration is now open for a SAP Navigation and Budget Training session to be held on Tuesday, December 11, 2012.

Posted on 12/3/2012 10:08:39 AM

Forwarding Invoices to Accounts Payable

Any invoices sent to a department by a vendor should be forwarded to Accounts Payable, B-25 Clark Hall, as soon as possible.

Posted on 11/28/2012 2:18:14 PM

Reminder: Food Refreshment Requests

Please remember to submit your Food/Refreshment Requests at least two weeks prior to your event and submit the requests to the food-service-requests@iup.edu e-mail indicated at the top of the Food/Refreshment Request form.

Posted on 11/27/2012 1:55:59 PM

Web-Based Financial Reports Training, December13

The Office of Financial Operations will hold a Web-based Financial Reports training session on Thursday, December 13, 2012, from 1:30–3:00 p.m. in the IT Support Center’s Computer Lab in Delaney Hall, Room G41.

Posted on 11/27/2012 1:27:32 PM

SAP Downtime: Disaster Recovery Test, October 26

The Office of the Chancellor is required to test their disaster recovery systems each year. This year, the testing will be done on Friday, October 26, 2012, through Saturday morning, October 27.

Posted on 10/16/2012 11:41:31 AM

SAP Navigation and Budget Training, October 3

The Office of Financial Operations will hold an SAP Finance Training Session on Wednesday, October 3, 2012, from 1:30–3:30 p.m. This training includes SAP Navigation and Monitoring Budgets.

Posted on 9/25/2012 1:43:16 PM

Web-Based Financial Report Training, September 28

The Office of Financial Operations will hold a Web-based financial report training session on Friday, September 28, 2012, from 9:00–11:00 a.m. in the IT Support Center’s Computer Lab in Delaney Hall, G41. Preregistration is required.

Posted on 9/17/2012 11:47:46 AM

New Mobile App for General Services Administration Per Diem Allowances

The U.S. Department of General Services Administration has a new free mobile app that allows travelers to look up the GSA per diem allowance rate by city/state or zip code to determine the rate for meals and lodging.

Posted on 6/15/2012 11:57:39 AM

FY 11-12 Purchasing Card, Travel Card, and OfficeMax Purchases Cutoff Date

In order for Purchasing Card, Travel Card, and OfficeMax purchases to be charged to your FY 11–12 budgets, please complete the purchases before June 25, 2012.

Posted on 6/13/2012 2:04:16 PM

SAP Production System Availability, May 25–29

The SAP Production system (including the ESS/MSS Portal) will go down at noon on Friday, May 25, 2012, and be unavailable until Tuesday, May 29, at 7:00 a.m.

Posted on 5/23/2012 10:21:41 AM

Increase in Reimbursement Rate for Use of Personal Automobile Effective 4-17-12

Please be advised that the U.S. General Services Administration’s privately owned vehicle reimbursement rate has increased to 55.5 cents per mile.

Posted on 4/19/2012 1:44:25 PM

SAP Navigation and Budget Training, April 27

The Office of Financial Operations will hold an SAP Finance Training Session on Friday, April 27, 2012, from 9:30–11:30 a.m. This training includes SAP Navigation and Monitoring Budgets.

Posted on 4/13/2012 10:50:59 AM

Web-based Financial Report Training, April 24

The Office of Financial Operations will hold a Web-based financial report training session on Tuesday, April 24, 2012, from 1:30–4:30 p.m.

Posted on 4/13/2012 10:05:15 AM

IUP Wireless Phone Request Form Available

To assist you in obtaining the proper authorization to receive an IUP-owned cell phone or replace an existing IUP-owned cell phone, Financial Operations has developed an IUP Wireless Phone Request Form.

Posted on 4/3/2012 11:13:53 AM

FY 11-12 Requisition, Reservation, and Travel Voucher Processing Cutoff Dates

The last day for submitting online requisitions to Procurement Services for processing against your FY11-12 operating budgets will be Friday, June 8, 2012.

Posted on 4/3/2012 8:36:41 AM

SAP Navigation and Budget Training, March 22

This training session will be held Thursday, March 22, 2012, at the IT Support Center Computer Lab, Delaney Hall, Room G41. It includes SAP Navigation and Monitoring Budgets, and must be taken prior to the Requisitioning Training.

Posted on 3/9/2012 1:41:00 PM

Web-Based Financial Report Training in March

The Office of Financial Operations will hold Web-based financial report training sessions on Monday, March 12, and Friday, March 16, 2012.

Posted on 2/24/2012 11:32:18 AM

SAP Navigation and Budget Training, February 7

An SAP Finance Training Session will be held on Tuesday, February 7, 2012, from 9:00–11:00 a.m. in the IT Support Center Computer Lab, Delaney Hall, Room G41.

Posted on 1/20/2012 1:53:11 PM

Web-based Financial Report Training, December 2011

The Office of Financial Operations will be holding Web-based financial report training sessions on Friday, December 9, and Thursday, December 15, 2011.

Posted on 11/17/2011 1:53:58 PM

SAP Navigation and Budget Training, November 21

An SAP Finance Training Session will be held on Monday, November 21, 2011, from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m., in the IT Support Center Computer Lab (Delaney Hall, Room G41).

Posted on 11/9/2011 2:15:34 PM

New Agreement with Enterprise Rent-a-Car and National Car Rental

The office of Financial Operations is pleased to announce that IUP has signed a new agreement with Enterprise Rent-A-Car and National Car Rental.

Posted on 10/4/2011 3:43:32 PM

SAP Navigation and Budget Training, September 28

An SAP Finance Training Session will be held on Wednesday, September 28, 2011, from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. in the IT Support Center Computer Lab (Delaney Hall, Room G41).

Posted on 9/13/2011 8:16:01 AM

Web-Based Financial Report Training on September 20

There will be a Web-based financial report training session on Tuesday, September 20, 2011, from 1:30 to 3:00 p.m., in the IT Support Center Computer Lab, Delaney Hall, Suite G41.

Posted on 8/30/2011 9:32:29 AM

Expenditures of Public Funds with IUP Operational Guidelines (Corrected Version)

The president and the President’s Cabinet have approved the operational guidelines for IUP in regards to PASSHE’s Expenditures of Public Funds Guidelines, Standards, and Limits.

Posted on 6/27/2011 3:24:53 PM

Fiscal Year 10–11 Processing Deadlines

Important times and dates for completing your Fiscal Year (FY) 10–11 requisitions, reservations, and travel vouchers before we close the fiscal year.

Posted on 6/6/2011 4:00:30 PM

SAP Downtime Beginning at Noon on Friday, June 10

The SAP Production Systems (PRD, ESS Portal, and BI) will go offline at noon on June 10, 2011 and will not be available again until after the normal backup finishes on Saturday morning, June 11.

Posted on 6/6/2011 3:55:17 PM

Fiscal Year 2011–2012 Available for Requisition Processing

Fiscal Year 2011–2012 is now available for entering requisitions for the purchase of services being rendered and merchandise being delivered between July 1, 2011, and June 30, 2012.

Posted on 5/11/2011 3:58:50 PM

Retirement Reception for Jack Zimmer

The Financial Operations office is hosting a retirement reception for Jack Zimmer on Thursday, May 5, 2011, from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. in Breezedale.

Posted on 4/26/2011 3:50:18 PM

Web-Based Financial Report Training on May 10

The Office of Financial Operations announces a web-based financial report training session on Tuesday, May 10, 2011.

Posted on 4/25/2011 10:14:29 AM

SAP Navigation and Budget Training, May 4

An SAP Finance Training Session will be held on Wednesday, May 4, 2011 , from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. in the IT Support Center Computer Lab, Delaney Hall, room G41.

Posted on 4/21/2011 1:04:08 PM

Helpful Hints for Submitting Food and Refreshment Requests

Here are a few hints for submitting food/refreshment requests that will help your request to be processed as quickly as possible.

Posted on 4/20/2011 1:51:55 PM

Check-Production Schedule Change

Please be aware that check-production runs for IUP will take place on Tuesdays and Fridays instead of daily.

Posted on 4/20/2011 1:33:44 PM

Fiscal Year 10-11 Requisition, Reservation, and Travel Voucher Processing Cutoff Dates

Following are important times and dates for completing your Fiscal Year (FY) 10/11 requisitions, reservations, and travel vouchers before we close the fiscal year.

Posted on 4/1/2011 11:20:02 AM

Web-Based Financial Report Training, April 12

The Office of Financial Operations announces a web-based financial report training session on Tuesday, April 12, 2011.

Posted on 3/31/2011 3:51:00 PM

SAP Navigation and Budget Training, March 23

An SAP Finance Training Session will be held on Wednesday, March 23, 2011, from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. in the IT Support Center Computer Lab, Delaney Hall, Room G41.

Posted on 3/10/2011 11:07:34 AM

SAP Navigation and Budget Training, February 8

The Office of Financial Operations will hold an SAP Finance Training Session on Tuesday, February 8, 2011, from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the IT Support Center Computer Lab, Delaney Hall, Room G41.

Posted on 1/28/2011 2:44:50 PM

New Procedures for Food Service Requests

To assist in determining whether or not university funds may be used to provide food/refreshments for a particular event, new procedures have been established for obtaining catering services and meal tickets for your events.

Posted on 1/21/2011 9:03:24 AM

Web-based Financial Report Training January 24, 2011

A web-based financial report training session is being offered on January 24, 2011.

Posted on 1/18/2011 2:13:11 PM

Increase in Minimum Expenditure Threshold for Purchase Requisitions

Currently, most purchases for material/merchandise which would be ordered on one requisition totaling $300 or less must be made using an IUP Purchasing Card. Effective January 3, 2011, the threshold is being raised to $500.

Posted on 12/8/2010 9:39:16 AM

Web-Based Financial Report Training: November, December 2010

Web-based Financial Report Training sessions are being offered on November 30 and December 3 and 14, 2010.

Posted on 11/18/2010 8:33:38 AM

Checklists Available for Reimbursement Requests and Travel Vouchers

Checklists have been added to the Accounts Payable and Travel websites to assist IUP employees when completing Reimbursement Requests and Travel Expense Vouchers.

Posted on 10/21/2010 10:05:32 AM

New Guidance from PASSHE on Expenditure of Public Funds

The Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education has released guidance related to the expenditure of public funds that applies to all PASSHE universities, branch campuses, and the Office of the Chancellor. The effective date of this guidance is September 1, 2010.

Posted on 10/4/2010 3:37:13 PM

SAP Navigation and Budget Training, September 24

The Office of Financial Operations will hold an SAP Training Session on Friday, September 24, 2010, from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. at the IT Support Center Computer Lab, Delaney Hall, G41.

Posted on 9/13/2010 9:47:02 AM

General Services Administration Website Update

The U.S. General Services Administration is currently updating its website, and not all of the links are working.

Posted on 7/22/2010 1:26:35 PM

Web-Based Report System Availability

The Web-based report system will not be available from midnight on Thursday, July 15, until the morning of Monday, July 19, 2010.

Posted on 7/15/2010 11:02:05 AM

Reminder of Fiscal Year 2009–2010 Cutoff Dates

Find important times and dates for completing your Fiscal Year 2009-2010 requisitions, reservations, and travel vouchers before the close of the fiscal year.

Posted on 6/3/2010 10:20:55 AM

Web-Based Financial Report Training: Last Session until Fall

Web-Based Financial Report Training will be offered on Tuesday, June 8, and Thursday, June 10, 2010.

Posted on 6/3/2010 10:13:44 AM

Web-Based Financial Report Training, May 12

Web-Based Financial Report Training will be offered on Wednesday, May 12, 2010, from 1:30 until 3:00 p.m. in the IT Support Center, Delaney Hall, Room G41.

Posted on 4/22/2010 3:23:13 PM

SAP Navigation and Budget Training, April 30

The Office of Financial Operations will hold an SAP Finance Training Session on Friday, April 30, 2010, from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. at the IT Support Center Computer Lab, Delaney Hall, Room G41.

Posted on 4/22/2010 2:22:46 PM

Web-Based Financial Report Training Session April 20, 2010

The Office of Financial Operations will hold a Web-Based Financial Report Training session Tuesday, April 20, 2010, from 8:30 a.m. until 10:00 a.m. in the IT Support Center, Delaney Hall, Room G41.

Posted on 4/13/2010 11:47:44 AM

Fiscal Year 2009–2010 Cutoff Dates

Find important times and dates for completing your Fiscal Year 2009/2010 requisitions, reservations, and travel vouchers before we close the fiscal year.

Posted on 4/6/2010 11:53:43 AM

SAP Navigation and Budget Training, April 7

An SAP Finance Training Session will be held on Wednesday, April 7, 2010, from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the IT Support Center Computer Lab in Delaney Hall, Room G41.

Posted on 3/29/2010 1:57:58 PM

Web-Based Financial Report Training Sessions

The Office of Financial Operations will provide Web-Based Financial Report training during the month of March 2010.

Posted on 3/3/2010 2:52:17 PM

Revisions to IUP Travel Card Policy

Two revisions to the IUP Travel Card Policy have been approved by the President’s Cabinet. Under unusual, extenuating circumstances, and with adequate justification, these provisions can be used to alter Travel Card regulations as appropriate.

Posted on 2/23/2010 1:25:29 PM

SAP Navigation and Budget Training March 10, 2010

The Office of Financial Operations will provide SAP Navigation and Budget Training on Wednesday, March 10, 2010, from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., Delaney Hall, Room G41.

Posted on 2/22/2010 2:15:36 PM

AAA No Longer Accepting Transportation Orders

The IUP Travel Office has been informed that AAA Travel Agency will no longer accept Transportation Orders. Aztec Travel Agency is the only travel agency that will accept a Transportation Order from IUP.

Posted on 2/18/2010 10:06:35 AM

SAP Navigation and Budget Training Scheduled

The Office of Financial Operations is pleased to announce that an SAP Finance Training Session will be held Thursday, February 18, 2010, from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. in the IT Support Center Computer Lab, Delaney Hall, Room G41.

Posted on 2/8/2010 10:51:03 AM

SAP Navigation and Budget Training Session Scheduled

The Office of Financial Operations is pleased to announce that a SAP Finance Training Session will be held on Friday, February 5, 2010, from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. in the IT Support Center Computer Lab, Delaney Hall, Room G41.

Posted on 1/27/2010 1:33:16 PM

Reimbursement Rate Decrease for Use of Personal Automobile

Please be advised that the U.S. General Services Administration’s (GSA) Privately Owned Vehicle reimbursement rate has decreased to 50 cents per mile effective January 1, 2010.

Posted on 1/5/2010 9:41:07 AM

Increase in Standard Domestic Per Diem Rate for Official PASSHE-University Business Travel

Effective October 1, 2009, the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) has increased the standard domestic per diem rate to $46. In accordance with Board of Governors’ Policy 1986-07-A, Travel Expense Regulations, the per diem rate for official PASSHE/university travel has also increased to $46.

Posted on 10/9/2009 3:10:22 PM

Last Day for Submitting 2008–2009 Travel Vouchers

The last day for submitting Travel Vouchers to the Travel Office for processing in Fiscal Year 2008–2009 is July 2, 2009.

Posted on 6/29/2009 9:22:14 AM

Last Day for Central Stores Transactions for FY 2008-2009

The last day for Central Stores transactions for Fiscal Year 2008-2009 is June 26, 2009.

Posted on 6/22/2009 1:26:37 PM

Important! Fiscal Year 08-09 Processing Cutoff Dates

Don’t miss the processing cutoff dates for Fiscal Year 08-09 Requisitions, Reservations, and Travel Vouchers. Please do not wait until the last minute to enter your Requisitions and Reservations being funded by your FY08-09 budgets into SAP.

Posted on 4/15/2009 2:44:22 PM

Hotel Orders Discontinued as of March 15, 2009

Please do not use Hotel Orders to pay for lodging services after March 14, 2009.

Posted on 3/10/2009 12:18:12 PM

SAP Finance Question and Answer Sessions for March 2009

During the first two weeks of March, the Financial Operations area will be offering question and answer sessions on the SAP Finance System.

Posted on 2/25/2009 11:25:59 AM

Important: You may need a Purchasing Card

Effective 2/9/09, most purchases for material/merchandise which would be ordered on one purchase requisition totaling $300 or less must be made using an IUP Purchasing Card.

Posted on 1/29/2009 10:20:53 AM

Financial Operations Moving to Clark Hall

The Financial Operations Department will be moving to the basement of Clark Hall on December 18, 2008. E-mail and voicemail will be monitored on the 18th and 19th the best we can. Normal operations should resume on December 22.

Posted on 12/16/2008 9:55:55 AM

BCS Open Forums

As previously announced, the budget module in SAP converted to the most recent budgeting system available through SAP (Budget Control System) effective 11/24/08.

Posted on 11/24/2008 1:05:48 PM

Financial Operations Announces SAP Budget System Conversion

On Monday, November 24, 2008, the SAP Budget System will be converted to SAP’s Budget Control System (BCS), the Office of Financial Operations has announced.

Posted on 10/29/2008 2:11:37 PM

SAP Finance Training Session

SAP Finance Training scheduled for February 28

Posted on 2/21/2008 11:54:17 AM

SAP Finance Question and Answer Sessions

The Financial Operations office has scheduled monthly SAP Finance Question and Answer sessions from February through May.

Posted on 2/15/2008 3:12:11 PM

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