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Fiscal Support and Connections Network
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Join us: January 16, 2024 - 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
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Phone Conference ID: 506 407 423#
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1. Guest Presentation: Noor Aarohi, Director - IT Risk and Compliance
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Fiscal Announcements and Reminders
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Personal Mileage Rate Change
As of January 1, 2024, the personal mileage rate for business travel was increased to 67 cents per mile (up 1.5 cents from 2023). 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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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.
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Fiscal Learning and Engagement Roadshow
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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 e-mail fscomm@gmu.edu.
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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.
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The following sources are alternate vendors where Apple products may be purchased:
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Patriot Tech (Barnes and Noble, eVA #VS0000038907)
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Steve Spring, Executive Account Manager
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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.
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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.
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Opportunities to Connect
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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/.
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Fiscal Services Walk-in hours
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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.
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Join FSCN Community of Practice
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Training and Engagement
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Check the Calendar for upcoming meetings and events!
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