Finance and Administration News
Important Reminders for Winter Break Closure
As we communicated in the October and November Business Matters newsletters, it is important for you to plan for Winter Break Closure (WBC) now. Since the University will have a modified operating schedule during this period of time (as a result of the mandatory furlough days), please keep in mind the following information regarding payments, purchasing and contracts, supplier entry, grants, Bursar’s office, and finance customer care:
Climate & Sustainability Ambassadors
Ohio University’s Climate and Sustainability Ambassadors, a program launched in March 2019, aim to improve climate literacy among students on and off campus.
Breakout rooms and other new features come to Microsoft Teams
While Teams breakout rooms have been available to preview for testing, they are now available in general release with additional features.
Ohio University website ranks in top 10 for digital accessibility
Ohio University’s website was recently ranked seventh in digital accessibility for university websites from across the country.
Spring Planning Information for Faculty and Staff
As we near the end of the fall semester, we are providing some details about what to expect as we move toward the spring.
Supplier/Payee Information Form
Finance has seen an uptick in the number of new/updated supplier paperwork (Supplier/Payee Information Form or SPIF and the W-9) needing to be returned to due to incomplete information.
Upcoming Purchasing Dashboard Enhancements
OIT has moved our Oracle Business Intelligence (OBI) purchasing data to a data warehouse which allows us greater flexibility in creating more robust reports. As a result of this change, we are in the process of making enhancements to our PO Summary and Payments dashboards.
Holiday Expenditures
Ohio University is committed to the responsible use of public funds and as such is providing guidance on holiday expenditures as follows:
Important Payment Reminders for Thankgiving Break and Winter Break Closure
As we wind down the calendar year, it is important to start planning for Thanksgiving and Winter Break Closure (WBC) payments. Since the University will have a modified operating schedule during this period of time, as a result of the mandatory furlough days, please keep in mind the following information:
Your Wellbeing Matters
University employees are encouraged to prioritize their wellbeing by utilizing the resources available to them through programs and offerings from Human Resources and WellWorks.