The 2014 CU Shared Practices (CUSP) Program is now open for best practice submissions.
The January 1 semiannual update cycle includes a few changes to policies, procedures, and forms. Among them:
  • Alcoholic Beverages: Administrative Policy Statement, PSC Procedural Statement, and Official Function form clarify approval requirements when Fund 36 (development) monies are used
  • Mileage Rates: PSC Procedural Statement Travel, Non-Employee Reimbursement form, and Concur Travel & Expense System updated to reflect mileage rates in effect as of Jan 1 (new standard rate is 50 cents/mile)
The following topics are on the agenda for the Jan 13 Controllers’ meeting: Campus updates; Internal Audit update; Crowdsourcing; Administrative Policy Statement-Fiscal Roles & Responsibilities; 2014 CU Shared Practices (CUSP) Program launch; Audit feedback; CORE update; Finance System update; ChartFields. Questions on discussion points from this meeting – or any other Controllers’ meeting – should be directed to the appropriate campus controller.
Our CPE Program Manager Lisa Vallad recently completed her review and analysis of the OUC’s Continuing Professional Education (CPE) courses during the 2nd quarter of FY 2014. During three days in November-December, we offered 11 courses at the 1800 Grant Street location. Typically, we have about 50 individual attendees on each day of CPE.
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The following topics are on the agenda for the Dec 16 Controllers’ meeting: Campus Updates; eReport (Annual Financial Report); OUC Changes; CORE Update; Capitalizing Software; Accounts Receivable (AR) Waiver. Questions on discussion points from this meeting – or any other Controllers’ meeting – should be directed to the appropriate campus controller.
 We've reached a turning point: the external audit is now officially over. And this year the process was marked by a singular event: no questions from the State on our J-Rec. 
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We had a terrific response to our Dec 5 Continuing Professional Education (CPE) course schedule. Most of the courses offered that day filled to capacity. After a few cancellations due to weather, we were able to accommodate additional individuals on the wait lists. We'll provide a recap of participant evaluations shortly. In the meantime, feel free to review next quarter's CPE. Our Feb 18 courses are all new and are described on the CPE website at www.cu.edu/controller/cpe/?page_id=1504.
At the Nov 18 Controllers' meeting, the following topics are on the agenda for discussion: Campus updates; Alcohol policy and procedures; Advancement; Fund 98 feed to COFRS; CORE Update; Auxiliary Codes in Cognos Reports; Fiscal Certification. Questions on discussion points from this and any other Controllers’ meeting should be directed to the appropriate campus controller.

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