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Fiscal Support and Connections Network
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Join us: August 16, 2022 - 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
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Phone Conference ID: 506 407 423#
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3. Accrual Based Accounting & Reconciliation
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Fiscal Announcements and Reminders
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University Travel Reminders
Required Training: All Mason employees (including GRA/GTAs) must complete the Mason Finance Gateway (MFG) Navigation training, in MasonLEAPS, prior to accessing the system for travel and expense reimbursements. Non-Mason individuals (candidates, guest speakers, no-pay affiliates) and Mason students do not have access to the MFG. Training information, quick guides, and video resources for using the MFG are available at https://fiscal.gmu.edu/mason-finance-gateway/.
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Former Employee/Student Reimbursements: All reimbursable expenses should be submitted and approved through the Mason Finance Gateway (MFG) prior to an employee’s final day of employment or prior to a student’s graduation/period of non-enrollment at Mason. After the employee/student separation, they will no longer have access to MFG and all past due reimbursement will need to be submitted as a non-employee reimbursement.
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Approver Delegate: Supervisors and Budget Approvers are required to approve transactions within the MFG. During leave period or extended absence (vacation, sickness, etc.) these individuals should set up an Approver Delegate for the specific timeframe. This will ensure that documents continue in the approval flow and that employees receive reimbursement in a timely manner.
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Beyond the Boot Camp
These lunch ‘n learn style sessions will focus on topics from the 2022 Boot Camp on Fiscal Transformation.
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- Thursday, August 18, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
- Topics: Budget & Forecasting
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Continuing Operations with Chart P
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As we move forward into “business as usual,” the Chart Project Team will be less involved in changes and, as with transactions posted in the past, a Journal Voucher (JV), ePAF, or Funding Change form must be completed at the unit level, to move transactions accordingly.
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Additionally, elements created in Chart P that have no Chart 1 equivalent will not be represented in the crosswalk, so it is important that you begin familiarizing yourself with Chart P. The tools available in MicroStrategy (https://coa.gmu.edu/financial-reporting/) can help you prepare for this new normal. To find the most up-to-date information on the remaining project activities, bugs, and stabilization issues, see the Project Status page of the Chart of Account (COA) website.
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Fiscal Training and Engagement Training Initiatives
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"Purchasing Made Easy -- Access-Based Training"
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Available now! This new training, “Purchasing Made Easy – Access Based Training,” is a two-hour, on-demand, self-paced training found in MasonLEAPS. The curriculum includes a review of Mason Purchasing, eVA procurement, P-Card uses, and the Bank of America Works system. This training is required in order to become a P-Cardholder or approver. Sessions are available online to watch as many times as needed, at any time. For more information please visit: https://fiscal.gmu.edu/training/
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Mason Finance Gateway (MFG) Access
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NEW! Mason Fiscal Administration Certificate (MFAC)
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Registration is now open! 4-Weekly sessions leading up to a Fiscal Administrator Certificate (issued by Fiscal Services). Sessions will be in a hybrid format for in-person and virtual attendance. Spring schedules may be modified based on feedback from the initial series. Upon completion of the Fiscal Administrator Certificate program, employees will have in-depth knowledge of Fiscal policies, procedures, and financial systems. This program is the first step in becoming a professional in Fiscal administration at Mason.
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Opportunities to Connect
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Join FSCN Community of Practice:
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Fiscal Services Virtual Walk-ins
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Check the Calendar for upcoming meetings and events!
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