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Join us: March 19, 2024 - 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Meeting Information:
Click here to join the meeting
Or call in (audio only): +1 571-397-2084,,506407423#
Phone Conference ID: 506 407 423#
Agenda:
1. Guest Presentation/Q&A: eVA Procurement - Erin Rauch, Assistant Director, Purchasing
2. Annual Card Training Reminder
3. Open Discussion

Fiscal Announcements and Reminders

Annual Card Training

The annual P-Cardholder, Approver & Travel Card trainings will be going live March 15, 2024. These online trainings are mandated by the Commonwealth of Virginia for each cardholder AND approver, as well as Travel Charge cardholders. The trainings should be completed as soon as possible but no later than May 1, 2024. Failure to complete this training will result in card suspension.

All Cardholders (Including the Travel Charge (IL) card) and Approvers will be registered for this training in MasonLEAPS and should receive a registration email. This e-mail will provide cardholders with the information and instruction on how to access and complete this training.

Local Lodging Guidance

When booking lodging using our contracts with local area hotels and motels, which can be found on the Fiscal Services website (https://fiscal.gmu.edu/travel/use-lodging/lodging-in-the-local-area/), please ensure expedited local lodging reservation and billing and follow the below protocols:

1. Direct Contact: Call or email your chosen hotel using the information from the link above.
2. When engaging with a hotel, provide the following details:
  • GMU Department contact and email address (ex: travel coordinator
  • The department name
  • Corporate ID number (if applicable)
  • Purchase order (PO) number
  • A fund or org number
  • the name(s) of the individual(s) staying at the hotel
  • Dates of stay(s) and the corresponding purchase order number.

New! Subscriptions Now Available for Reconciliation Reports

Fiscal Services, in partnership with the Business Intelligence Services (BIS) group, has provided MicroStrategy users the opportunity to create subscriptions for the Reconciliation Organization and Fund Labor and DE Detail Report.

Information on how to create a subscription can be found in the MicroStrategy Subscription Guide. Users, subscribers, and recipients must have a solid foundation of the principles governing financial management at Mason and navigating MicroStrategy. Additional information and resources on reconciliation and financial management at Mason can be found on the Reconciling at Mason page of the Fiscal Services Website: https://fiscal.gmu.edu/controllers/reconciling/.

Bank of America (P-Card) Reminders

Should you experience any issues with your P-Card being declined, be sure to log into BOA Works to assess the current status of your card. Additionally, you can utilize Global Card Access to review your card limits. Prior to reaching out to the P-Card office, we encourage you to contact the bank using the phone number located on the back of your card for prompt assistance.

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.

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/.

Opportunities to Connect

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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Training and Engagement

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

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