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Fiscal Support and Connections Network
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Join us: January 17, 2023 - 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
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Phone Conference ID: 506 407 423#
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1. Business Services Discussion (third-party charges to funds)
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2. Learning & Engagement Opportunities
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3. Beyond the Basics - Business Intelligence Reporting & MicroStrategy Updates
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Fiscal Announcements and Reminders
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Beyond the Basics - Business Intelligence Reporting & MicroStrategy Updates
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Spring 2023 Fiscal Learning and Engagement Opportunities!
Fiscal Services offers a variety of programs and engagement opportunities throughout the year. Please review the Spring 2023 flyer for upcoming activities including Fiscal Learning and Engagement Roadshow, Beyond the Basics (lunch n learns style) sessions, walk-in/virtual office hours, and on-demand training. As always, we encourage you to join the conversation with the Fiscal Support and Connections Network during our monthly meetings and MS Teams community.
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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.
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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/.
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Authorized Approver Lookup Tool
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Authorized approvers are identified by their position within the unit and assigned approval responsibilities by the Chief Business Officer, Academic Finance Lead, or Banner Finance Liaisons. For documents submitted in Ellucian Workflow and charged to a Sponsored program, the approver will be the PIs/Co-PIs listed on the award records in Banner. Please review the level of Approval Authority definitions for more information and access the Lookup Tool at https://fiscal.gmu.edu/authorized-approvers/.
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Personal Mileage Rate Change
As of January 1, 2023, the personal mileage rate for business travel was increased to 65.5 cents per mile (up 3 cents from the midyear adjustment). The Mason Finance Gateway has been updated to reflect this change on all newly created reimbursements. As a reminder, travelers may be reimbursed at the personal mileage rate in the following situations:
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- The mileage does not exceed 280 miles per day
- The mileage per day is more than 280 miles, but the cost of the personal car does not exceed the cost of an Enterprise vehicle (Enterprise Trip Calculator must be included with reimbursement)
- An Enterprise vehicle is not available (a copy of the Enterprise rental page indicating an allowable vehicle is not available for the day(s) must be included with reimbursement)
- The proposed driver is younger than 21 years of age
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Honorarium Payment Update
We have updated the Honorarium payment instructions. Highlighted changes include that eVA entry is no longer required for Honoraria over $2,000, suggested ranges based on university averages have been included, and Honoraria in excess of $2,000 should receive advance approval.
An honorarium may include consideration for travel expenses. Honorariums that exceed $2,000 should be first reviewed with your unit’s Chief Business Officer and/or the Purchasing Department (purch1@gmu.edu) prior to making any commitments to a recipient. Honoraria payments are exempt from eVA procurement and may be processed through Accounts Payable with the Honorarium Payment Request. Please visit the Process an Honorarium webpage for additional information.
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Opportunities to Connect
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Join FSCN Community of Practice:
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Training and Engagement
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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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