Tag Archives: Regs

Travel Policy Changes Regarding Canada

Posted August 3, 2010 in Travel and tagged .

We have made minor, yet important changes to Travel Policy 3-030.  The content of several sections of the Travel Policy have been out of sync with both the Travel and Auto Rental industries which no longer consider Canada a domestic destination.  Canada … Continue reading →

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Two new Property Policies Approved by Board of Trustees

Posted June 23, 2010 in Property Accounting and tagged .

Two new Property Policies have recently been approved by the Board of Trustees.  Both Policies have been written in an effort to provide further clarification in the stewardship of University Property. Policy 3‐041: Accountability for Noncapital Equipment, approved 4/13/2010   This … Continue reading →

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New General Administration Policies as of Feb. 9

Posted February 19, 2010 in Financial Reporting and Accounting, Property Accounting and tagged .

On February 9, 2010, the Board of Trustees approved one revision to existing policy and one new policy.  We encourage departments to review these new policies, and share among your colleagues: Policy 3-011 (Revision) Petty Cash Funds This revision of … Continue reading →

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New General Administration Policies

Posted February 4, 2010 in Controller, Financial Reporting and Accounting, Grants and Contracts Accounting and tagged , .

On January 12, 2010, the Board of Trustees approved two revisions to existing policy and one new policy.  We encourage departments to review the new policies, and share among your colleagues: Policy 3-002  (Revision), Administration of State Appropriated Funds Revision … Continue reading →

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Payment Card (Credit Card) Acceptance Policy – New Policy 3-070

Posted December 9, 2008 in Income Accounting, Payment Card Acceptance/E-Commerce and tagged .

The Board of Trustees has approved a new policy (Policy 3-070) which addresses both internal and external standards as they relate to the acceptance of credit cards for a variety of University services, such as tuition payment and ticket sales. … Continue reading →

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Credit Card Security Standards (PCI DSS)

Posted July 17, 2008 in Income Accounting and tagged .

All departments accepting credit card payments by any means, including third party software are subject to Payment Card Industry Data Security Standards. (PCI DSS) The Income Accounting and Student Loan Office along with the Compliance Office of OIT will be … Continue reading →

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ePAF Related Rule – Responsible Delegation

Posted June 25, 2008 in Payroll and tagged , .

Associate Vice President Jeff West has published an official Rule meant to serve as authoritative clarification for departmental decisions and procedures surrounding electronic initiation and approval of payroll transactions. This Rule coincides with the related implementation of the ePAF system … Continue reading →

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Editorial Changes to PPM 3-7 – Please Review

Posted June 6, 2008 in Controller, Financial Reporting and Accounting and tagged , .

Financial & Business Services has made editorial changes to PPM 3-7, Authorizations and Approvals Required for Financial Transactions. We have made changes to the language of the policy to better reflect procedures of electronic approval and delegation that are beginning … Continue reading →

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Accounting for Special Student Fees

Posted February 11, 2008 in Financial Reporting and Accounting, Income Accounting and tagged , , .

Effective July 1, 2008, special fees assessed to students will be recorded using general ledger account 4077X. All existing default chart strings for special fees will be changed automatically to the new range effective with for the 2008-2009 fiscal year … Continue reading →

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University Policy 3-4 Banking Policy – Has Changed

Posted January 17, 2008 in Controller and tagged .

University Policy 3-4 Banking Policy – Has Changed (Policy Approved by Board of Trustees January 14, 2008 and Effective Same Date)https://www.admin.utah.edu/ppmanual/3/3/3-4.html The University’s banking policy was updated with changes effective January 14, 2008. Highlights of key elements of the policy … Continue reading →

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