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Join us: February 21, 2023 - 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Meeting Information:
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Phone Conference ID: 506 407 423#
Agenda:
1. New Vendor Maintenance Portal
2. AP Ellucian Workflow Forms
3. Apple Purchasing Update
4. Open Discussion

Fiscal Announcements and Reminders

AP Forms in Ellucian Workflow
With a focus on process automation and in partnership with the ITS Workflow Team we are pleased to announce that several Accounts Payable forms will transition to Ellucian Workflow for submission and approval (previously PDF fillable documents) on March 1, 2023. We encourage you to attend a virtual demonstration of the new forms on March 7, 2023 from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. This session will be recorded and quick guides will be available shortly.

The following forms are transitioning to Ellucian Workflow:
  • Externally Funded Fellowship Support Form
  • Participant Support Allowance Form
  • Scholarship/Fellowship Form for the Period of Non-Enrollment
  • Payment Request 2.0 coming soon!
  • Revenue Refund Form
  • Honorarium Payment Form

MicroStrategy Reconciliation Report Updates

The Organization Reconciliation Reports in MicroStrategy were updated on January 31, 2023 based on extensive user feedback and testing. The MicroStrategy Reporting Updates webpage details these changes. An overview and demonstration of these updates was shared at the January Beyond the Basics session and the recording is available for review at https://fiscal.gmu.edu/boot-camp/.

Fiscal Services Boot Camp Save the Date

Save the Date for the Spring 2023 Fiscal Transformation Boot Camp on May 5, 2023 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The Spring Boot Camp will focus on Fiscal Services initiatives while we plan for a Fall Boot Camp in partnership with other Administrative units such as Information Technology Services, Human Resources, and the Office of Strategic Budget and Planning.

Mason Fiscal Administrator Certificate - Register Today!
Good news - we have space available for all 2023 sessions! Join your colleagues and get a jump start on your professional development by registering today. The Mason Fiscal Administrator Certificate provides a closer look at Fiscal policies, procedures, and financial systems while introducing you to other Finance functions such as budget and forecasting. And starting in February, the George Mason University Foundation will be joining us as guest presenters. This ever-evolving program is the first step to becoming a professional in Fiscal Administration at Mason. To learn more and register for an upcoming session visit https://fiscal.gmu.edu/event/mason-fiscal-administration-certificate-mfac-program/.

Opportunities to Connect

Fiscal Learning and Engagement Roadshow

Is your office or unit interested in having the Fiscal Learning and Engagement Team meet with your group as a stop along our "Roadshow"? If so, please visit https://go.gmu.edu/request.

Join FSCN Community of Practice:

Click here to join the conversation! FSCN Team-GRP.

Training and Engagement

To learn more about training opportunities, please visit https://fiscal.gmu.edu/training/.

Fiscal Services Virtual Walk-ins

Wednesday Walk-Ins 1:00 - 4:00. Click, here to SCHEDULE ONLINE, NOW!!

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