Author Archives: Carl Larson

Audit News – State Auditors’ Fieldwork

Posted May 19, 2014 in Controller and tagged .

The State auditors will begin their interim fieldwork testing this month, May, which will last through July. Additional audit work is scheduled for September. This year’s State audit team will include Jason Allen, Supervisor and his staff; Melanie Henderson, Lisa … Continue reading →

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New Accounts Payable Assistant Manager

Posted April 21, 2014 in Accounts Payable.

Accounts Payable is pleased to announce that Heidi Slack has been selected to fill the Assistant Manager position in our office. Heidi brings fifteen years of diverse University experience, most recently as a PCard auditor. She will lead the team that handles questions regarding … Continue reading →

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New Enhancements to the Effort Distribution Report (EDR)

Posted March 19, 2014 in Management Accounting and Analysis, Payroll and tagged .

With the suggestions and feedback that users have given us, we have developed some exciting new enhancements to the EDR. New features include: The EDR can now be used for all out-of-quarter reallocations for non-PAR employees. This is generally those … Continue reading →

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State Contract News: OfficeMax Merges with Office Depot

Posted March 3, 2014 in Procurement and Supply Management and tagged .

OfficeMax and Office Depot, two of our current state contracted office supply vendors, announced a merger agreement as business partners. As with all important business decisions, we are confident that Office Depot (contract MA142) and OfficeMax (MA1595) will continue to … Continue reading →

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Q2 FY 2014 Unit Market Value for Endowment Projections

Posted February 28, 2014 in Endowment & Investment Accounting, Financial Reporting and Accounting.

The ending quarter endowment pool unit market value for December 31, 2013, is $216.47 per unit. This information is necessary for Method 2 of projecting endowment income and is provided quarterly through FS News. All other factors in the instructions … Continue reading →

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Accounts Payables/Payables Productions Changes

Posted February 24, 2014 in Accounts Payable.

Effective immediately, Accounts Payable and Payables Production will be managed jointly by Perry Hull, with each of these groups being led by its own Assistant Manager. Accounts Payable remains your primary contact for questions regarding payment status, appropriate payment methods, application … Continue reading →

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The Controller’s Office Announces the Retirement of John Downing

Posted February 3, 2014 in Accounts Payable, Controller, Financial Services.

The Controller’s Office would like to invite you to the retirement celebration of John Downing Join us: February 18, 2014 – 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm In the FS Training Room 404 Park Building John Downing has served the University … Continue reading →

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Spring Semester 2013 Momentum Newsletter

Posted January 16, 2014 in Financial Services and tagged .

The Momentum Newsletter is published each semester and is meant for the use and benefit of the University of Utah Campus Community. A full printable version of this newsletter is also available to forward to your colleagues.

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The Facilities & Administrative (F&A) Rate Cost Study

Posted January 9, 2014 in Grants and Contracts Accounting, Management Accounting and Analysis and tagged .

On October 9th 2013, there were two informational sessions held on campus to inform and educate the attendees on the upcoming Space Survey to be conducted as part of the University’s overall F&A Rate Study. An FS News Post was sent out … Continue reading →

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Help the University go GREEN, Sign up for electronic W2!

Posted January 9, 2014 in Tax Services and tagged .

Employees can elect to receive Form W-2 electronically. Highlights include: Access the W-2 earlier, don’t wait for it be delivered in the mail. Green – For employees eligible to file a tax return electronically with the IRS, no paper copy … Continue reading →

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