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Launching the RAFT. Presented by: Laura Putz Associate Controller HSC Unrestricted Accounting. FRSWG History. What does it MEAN? Fiscal & Research Services Working Group Pre-Award and Contract and Grant Administration Unrestricted Accounting
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Launching the RAFT Presented by: Laura Putz Associate Controller HSC Unrestricted Accounting
FRSWG History What does it MEAN? Fiscal & Research Services Working Group • Pre-Award and Contract and Grant Administration • Unrestricted Accounting • Information Technologies and Human Resources
Introducing… Research Administration Forum and Training Sessions
RAFT Sessions • Hosted by the Office of Research: http://research.unm.edu/ • Contact: Cassandra Misenar Cmisenar@salud.unm.edu
2014 Schedule: • All RAFT meetings are from 10:30 – 11:45 am
RAFT Website: http://hsc.unm.edu/research/raft.html • Helps eliminate the ripples in your pond!
RAFT • Offers support; no drowning here! • Invites you to submit topics you want to learn about
Help Others • Share what you learn with colleagues • Invite colleagues to attend these sessions • Discuss RAFT information in your Staff meetings • Become an OARR (Openly Admired Research Resource)
Other News and Information Laura Putz Research Administration Forum and Training Session January 31, 2014
Important PCard Changes • New PCard Website - http://pcard.unm.edu/ • Revised PCard Log Form • Increased Limits available • Submit PCard Modification Form • Revisions to Permitted and Prohibited Items • NO EXCEPTION NEEDED FOR FOOD PURCHASED ON UNRESTRICTED • NO NEED FOR BLANKET FOOD EXCEPTIONS ON UNRESTRICTED • ADEQUATE DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED ON PCARD LOG • 5 “W’s” (Who, What, Where, When and Why) • Include Meeting Agenda or Recruiting Itinerary • List of Attendees if required, or general description of who attended list not required
Important PCard Changes • PCard Exception Process changes
Recently revised policy • UAP 1030 – Gifts to the University • UAP 7200 – Cash Management • UAP 7225 – Cashier Operation and Services • UAP 7230 – Financial Aid Disbursement • UAP 7250 – Refunds
DPI Reminders • Top two avoidable reasons for DPI delay in UA: • Document not approved by department • Document not received by UA • Staple versus paper clips? • Staple wins! • Securing receipts • Carefully tape smaller receipts to a sheet of paper