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Join us: December 12, 2023 - 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Meeting Information:
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Or call in (audio only): +1 571-397-2084,,506407423#
Phone Conference ID: 506 407 423#
Agenda:
1. Mobile Mason ID
2. Journal Voucher (JV) Demo

Fiscal Announcements and Reminders

2023 Calendar Year-End (CY23)

The university will be closed for winter break starting December 16, 2023. Departments should be making appropriate arrangements for purchases and payments that must be completed before the end of the Calendar Year (CY).

To ensure these are completed timely (including order, delivery, and/or payment), Please monitor the Calendar Year-End Deadlines page, here: https://fiscal.gmu.edu/controllers/year-end-deadlines/, for all important information, possible date changes, and updates.

Fall 2023 Fiscal Transformation Boot Camp Videos Available

The recordings from each session of The Fall 2023 Fiscal Transformation Boot Camp are now available and can be found here: https://fiscal.gmu.edu/boot-camp/ for those who missed or want to rewatch a session. Your feedback will be very important in assuring we are meeting your needs and expectations. As planning begins for future boot camp events, please feel free to email fscomm@gmu.edu with any topics of interest and session ideas.

Mason Finance Gateway Reminders

Reassigning and delegating approval: All transactions in MFG (p-card allocation, travel, and expense reimbursements) are required to be approved. However, at times an approver may find it more suitable to have a transaction reviewed by an additional party, in these moments the approver has the option to “reassign” transactions. The “reassign” option – when appropriate – allows an opportunity for a proper review of transactions, and for a more meaningful understanding of university resources.

When necessary “Approver Delegates” can be appointed by the approver. This arrangement can only be made by the approver and should only be utilized when the approver plans to be on leave (vacation, sickness, etc.). This will ensure that documents continue in the approval flow and that employees receive reimbursement in a timely manner.

Purchasing Apple Products Update

The Commonwealth continues to work with Apple on its e-commerce requirements which has directly impacted many Virginia schools, including Mason. Until this issue is fully resolved, Apple will not accept Pcard Orders (PCO) through eVA. All Mason buyers should either procure products using a Purchase Order via eVA, directly from Apple (Contract VA-150605-APPL and eVA #E20862) or use the alternate providers listed below. Departments may contact Purchasing at purch1@gmu.edu if additional assistance is needed.

The following sources are alternate vendors where Apple products may be purchased:

Patriot Tech (Barnes and Noble, eVA #VS0000038907)
Contract: GMU-1115-14
Phone: 703-993-4100

CDWG (eVA #E351)
Contract: UVA2061314
Steve Spring, Executive Account Manager
Phone: 847-371-5543
Email: sspring@cdw.com

UBI Certification and Questionnaires are due NOW

The completed certification and questionnaires for FY23 were due to inttax@gmu.edu by November 15, 2023. Annually, each department should complete a separate questionnaire form for each potentially unrelated activity, including those historically reported, for the fiscal year that just ended (FY23). Once completed, the department’s senior fiscal manager should review, certify, and submit the certification and supporting questionnaires to inttax@gmu.edu. If there are business activities you are unsure about, please contact us at inttax@gmu.edu.
Please complete a certification even if you have no reportable UBI activities. If you have any questions, please contact inttax@gmu.edu. The questionnaire, certification, and related UBI guidelines are available at https://fiscal.gmu.edu/unrelated-business-income/.

Opportunities to Connect

Mason Fiscal Administrator Certificate - Register Today!
Sessions now available in 2024! 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. 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/.

Fiscal Services Walk-in hours

Wednesday Walk-In Support is designed for one-on-one virtual or in-person assistance with a particular question or topic and is not a substitute for Fiscal Training requirements.
Walk-in hours are currently ONLY available on Wednesdays, 1:00 – 4:00 pm via MS Teams. https://fiscal.gmu.edu/event/fairfax-walk-in-hours/

Join FSCN Community of Practice:

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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 e-mail fscomm@gmu.edu.

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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