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Business Matters
The following OBI Dashboard changes were deployed on the evening of July 21.
As we continue to navigate through the new normal of the pandemic, here are some reminders about using Shred-It.
The Office of the Bursar will remain closed to in-person interactions until further notice due to COVID-19. However, all staff members are working remotely and available for business needs.
As was communicated in the July Business Matters article, the University continues to work with each planning units point person to coordinate all COVID-19 PPE
As we kick-off FY21, there are some important updates from the State of Ohio related to sponsored awards.
Although the university community has been unable to travel these last several months, the Travel Office has been busy working with the Inter-University Counsel-Purchasing Group (IUC-PG) and CBT to develop an airline discount program.
As communicated to the university in the July 2, 2020 OHIO News article , the in-state travel ban has been lifted. However, all other travel is still suspended until further notice.
Cost share awards start with a 3 and represent the portion of costs not paid for by the sponsor on a grant. There are two types of cost share that must be tracked and require an account.
The proposal to eliminate function 42-Deans and Provost was discussed with both the CFAO Group & the Accounting & Reporting Partner Group.