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FISCAL MANAGEMENT OPERATIONS GUIDE

Table of Contents

Introduction Introduction
Section 1:
General Information

Under Development

Section 2:
Fiscal Management Policies

Facilities and Administration Costs
Extended Education
Incidental Fees
Investigation of Theft or Misappropriation of University Assets
Recovery of Assets Lost Due to Theft by Employees
Year End Closing
Institutional Memberships

Section 3:
Administration of Budgets

Budget Policy
Fiscal Accountability
Budget Process Overview
Departmental Process
Training
New Positions
Budget Appointments
Budget Amendments
Unexpended Balances

Section 4:
Acceptance and Administration of Cash

Functions of Fiscal Services (Bursar's) Office
Student Services
     Residency and Exemptions
     Tuition & Fees Payments
     Third Party Payments
     Payment & Refund Policies
     Disbursements of Financial Aid Checks
     Parking Permits & Fees
     University Holds
     Notice to Students - Collection of Delinquent Tuition and Fees
     Outstanding Debts Owed to the University
     Returned (NSF) Checks
     Check Cashing Policy
     Vending Machine Refunds

Faculty/Staff Services
     Departmental Deposits
     Cash Handling Procedures
     Wire/Electronic Transfers

Section 5:
Acceptance and Administration of Gifts

Procedures Governing Private Gift Solicitations
Clarification of Terminology
Organizational Framework
Tax-Exempt Status of Gifts to the University
Documentation and Other Requirements
Accounting Treatment of Gifts
     Unrestricted Current Gifts
     Restricted Current Gifts
     Endowment Gifts
Gift Receipt and Processing - Administration
Gift Receipt and Processing - Cash and Non-Cash
Transfer of Cash

Section 6:
Acceptance and Administration of Investments


Institutional Funds Investment Policy

Section 7:
Administration of Petty Cash

Petty Cash Fund Policy
Authorization for Petty Cash Funds
Petty Cash Fund Procedures
Reimbursement for Expenditures out of Petty Cash
Control Measures

Section 8:
Administration of Accounts Receivables

 

Section 9:
Administration of Disbursements

Restrictions on the Use of State Funds
When A Request for Payment of Business Expense Form is Necessary
Documents Needed To Pay A Purchase Order
Purchase Order Changes
Prepayments
Interdepartmental Charges and Transfers
ProCard
Local Funds Voucher
Vendor Identification
Scholarship and Stipend Vouchers

Section 10:
Purchase of Supplies, Equipment and Services From Outside Vendors

General Policies
Purchasing Department Responsibilities, Ethics, and Conflict of Interest
Summary of Purchasing Authority
Bidding Policies and Procedures
Types of Purchase Orders Issued
Instructions for Preparation and Execution of a Purchase Requisition
Issuance of Purchase Order
Emergency Purchases
Sole Source and Proprietary Purchases
Purchases From Existing Contracts With Vendors
Restrictions on Certain Purchases
Procurement or Lease of Information Technology
Vendor Complaints
Advance Payments to Vendors
Historically Underutilized Business Initiative
ProCard
Facilities Contracts

Section 11:
Receipt of Materials & Supplies

University Receiving and Shipping

Section 12:
Inventory and Control of University Equipment


 

Section 13:
University Travel
 
Section 14:
University Insurance

Executive Liability and Indemnification Policy
Automobile Liability
General Liability
Liquor Liability Policy
Special Events - General Liability Policy
Fidelity and Crime Policy
Comprehensive Property Protection Overview
Comprehensive Property Protection Plan
Equipment Floater Coverage - Worldwide

Section 15:
University Facilities

Building Space Records and Inventory
Use of University Facilities by Outside Groups : the University as a Joint Sponsor
Use of Campus Facilities Other Than for Regular Classroom Instruction
Requests for Maintenance and Other Plant Services

Section 16:
University Contracts

Contracts
Contractual Obligations (Policy Regulations and Procedures)

OGC and Informal Contracting, Drafting, Processing, Review & Execution of Contracts, and Methods of Contracting for Personal Services
Informal Contracting at the Departmental/Divisional Level
Sole Source Negotiation and Verbal Competitive Negotiation
Formal Solicitation and Review of Written Proposals From Potential Vendors
Summary of Equal Employment Opportunity Compliance Requirements for Contractors with the University
Instructions for the Preparation of and Payment for an Interagency Cooperation Agreement

Section 17:
Retention and Disposition of University Documents and Records

Statutory Requirements
General Policy
Maintenance of University Documents and Records
Permanent and Non-Permanent Documents and Records
Transferring Records to Records Storage
Microfilmed Records and Electronic Records
Disposal of Documents and Records
Minimum Retention Period for University Records

Section 18:
Administration of Capital Outlay Projects

Accounting and Approvals Required for Capital Outlay
Vice President for Business Affairs - Capital Outlay Responsibilities
University Committees for Permanent Improvements
Budgeting and Fiscal Control
Capital Improvements: Planning Calendar
Capital Improvements: Project Administration
Master Plan

Section 19:
University Auxiliary Enterprises

Introduction
Purpose and Definitions
General Policy Statement
Guidelines for Implementation
Administration
Designation of Activities to be Operated as Auxiliary Enterprises and Cost Recovery        Operations
Principles of Operation
Accounting and Audit Requirements
Managing Unrelated Business Taxable Income

Section 20:
University Service Departments

University Bookstore
University Printing/Copier Services
Parking and Transportation Services
Mail Services
Telephone Services
Dining Services

Section 21:
Financial Reportings
Signature Policy and Procedures

Introduction
General Structure of Accounts
     Fund Groups
     Unit Codes
     SubAccounts for Budget Categories
List of Standard SubAccounts
Object Code Classification of Expenditures
Departmental Financial Reports
Basic Financial Reports

Appendices

Purchasing Forms and Their Use
Inventory and Control of University Equipment Attachments
Travel Forms

Business Affairs

Work Flow Process Charts

Administrative Procedures

Instructions for submitting Guide changes.