Finance and Administration News
Appalachia Ohio Zero Waste Initiative receives renewal funding from Sugar Bush Foundation
The Appalachia Ohio Zero Waste Initiative (AOZWI) will continue to foster initiatives and activities to contribute to the long term goal of a zero-waste economy during the 2020-21 fiscal year.
OBI Dashboard Updates
The following OBI Dashboard changes were deployed on the evening of July 21.
Shred-It Update
As we continue to navigate through the new normal of the pandemic, here are some reminders about using Shred-It.
Contract Extension:
OHIO’s confidential shredding agreement through Shred-It has been extended through June 30, 2021. This new agreement, effective July 1, 2020, will have an increase in price of 2% per pickup and a 7.5% recycling surcharge for University customers. As the cost of doing business continues to rise, the OHIO Purchasing department continues to work with vendors to negotiate the best possible prices for our campus community.
Message from the Bursar
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. A few staff members work in the office several days per week to process deposits and mailed payments. Departments that interact with the Bursar may already be familiar with these processes, but we are sharing this with all customers as we move into our first ever remote fall term opening. These guidelines have been put into place to assist departments with daily processing.
University Announces New Purchasing Guidance for Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
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 needs.
As a reminder, all planning unit requests for COVID-19 PPE supplies must be requested through the planning unit’s appointed individual. Individual departmental purchases for COVID-19 PPE must not be made by PCard or through any other purchasing tools (Payment Request, Reimbursement, or Requisition).
Mileage Reimbursement Updates for Sponsored Awards from the State of Ohio
As we kick-off FY21, there are some important updates from the State of Ohio related to sponsored awards. The State of Ohio Office of Budget and Management has issued the Mileage Reimbursement Rate for FY21. The rate is being revised from $0.52 per mile to $0.45 per mile for grants that allow travel to be reimbursed. This impacts funding received for travel on sponsored awards received from a State of Ohio agency including pass through funds. Some examples of State of Ohio agencies include Ohio Department of Transportation, Ohio Development Services Agency, Ohio Department of Health, Ohio Arts Council, Ohio Department of Higher Education, Ohio Department of Natural Resources, etc.
An Ohio Artist and Activist is Turning Acid Mine Pollution Into Paint
A collaborative effort between Ohio University artists, researchers and community organizers will turn Sunday Creek’s AMD into paint pigments via an artistically inclined water-treatment facility breaking ground next year.
New Women’s Center courses available in Professional Development Pathways
More Women’s Center courses are now available as part of the PDP Program. These courses will count towards badging in future certificates.
University completes preservation of historic Bingham House
Ohio University recently completed a small but necessary project to protect and extend the longevity of the historic Bingham House. This effort was the last of several recent, key undertakings aimed at protecting this community icon.
Human Resources reminds employees about furlough day process
University Human Resources reminds all faculty and staff that all furlough days–including mandatory furlough days–should be scheduled and recorded in the appropriate time off system.