Finance and Administration News
Fewer students on campus temporarily reduces OU’s environmental impact
Logan Widmor expected his college experience to involve a busy, lively campus. Attending a high school near a college, he remembers the “bustling” streets near the campus.
Sustainable Administration Hub Seminar: Mon, Nov 6:
Ohio University’s Sustainable Administration Hub Coordinator, Dr. Ryan Fogt, will lead the third and final fall semester Sustainability Hub Seminar on Monday, Nov. 9 at 5 p.m.
Board of Trustees approves third phase of Clippinger renovation
The Ohio University Board of Trustees approved the final phase of the Clippinger Renovation Strategy and received budget and enrollment updates during its October meetings.
Richland Avenue Passageway Project completed
The below is a joint message from Athens Mayor Steve Patterson and Ohio University President M. Duane Nellis.
Today we have the opportunity to celebrate a great accomplishment – the construction of the Richland Avenue Pedestrian Passageway has been completed, with the exception of permanent street marking which will occur this Monday, weather permitting.
UHR reminds faculty and staff of search committee training and preparation sessions
Departments can take this time of slowed hiring to ensure that faculty and staff are trained in preparation for any future searches.
Computer & Device Support advisory community seeks members
If you would like to help shape the future of computer and device support at Ohio University, consider joining the Computer & Device Support IT advisory community. Topics such as virtual desktops, digital signage, and devices managed by the University, including printers and computers, will be discussed.
Annual Holiday Memo
As indicated in Ohio University’s Policy and Procedure #41.125, University Human Resources annually issues an official list of holiday observance dates.
Unused Airline Tickets in Concur
In July 2, 2020 Business Matters, in state travel restrictions were lifted and all other travel must be approved using the exception process outlined in the article. If you had an airline ticket that was cancelled as a result of COVID-19, and you have an outstanding credit, you can now see that information in Concur. These can be used once you are able to travel again. You will be able to utilize those tickets by following these steps below.
Annual Cash Handling Course Reminder
All employees (including students) that handle payments must complete the Cash Handling & Credit Card Security Awareness training annually to stay up to date on all requirements. Employees who have never taken the training may register through the Professional Development webpage. If you have previously taken the course, there is no need to re-register. Please log in to Blackboard and click on Organizations. Next, click on Accounting Certificate, then Core Courses to access the Cash Handling & Credit Card Security Awareness 2020-21 course. Employees can enroll students that work within their department by emailing Carole Gilkey at gilkey@ohio.edu with a list of all students needing access.
TIme and Effort Reporting Reminder
Ohio University is required to document procedures and maintain supporting documentation for the distribution of an individual’s effort to sponsored agreements in accordance with federal regulations as defined by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Part 200 Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards (Uniform Guidance). Uniform Guidance, paragraph 200.430 (i), provides that records must reasonably reflect 100% of the activities for which an employee is compensated by the University. Any individual who performed work on a federally funded project or serves as the project’s principal investigator must certify effort, unless in their absence, this task is delegated to a designee. Uniform Guidance requires that the designee must have a suitable means to verify the distribution of effort for the individual who performed work on a federal award. The effort certification form documents this requirement in accordance with Uniform Guidance.