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100

Can an org code have multiple funds attached to it?

No.

100

What is the time limit on submitting a reimbursement?

60 days.

100

What document determines how funds can be spent on campus?

Discretionary Spending

100

What is the FOAPAL?

Fund, Org, Account, Program, Location.

The FOAPL determines how revenues and expenses are recorded in the ledgers, among other things.

100

Who is the Bursar at EKU?

Donna McDaniel

200

What should I do if a JAGGAER requisition is returned for non sufficient funds?

Check the budget balance in Banner and submit a Budget Transfer Request to Budgeting?

200

EKU is exempt from paying what taxes?

Income & Sales tax.

200

Who is authorized to sign a contract for goods and services on campus?

Director of Procurement, AVP for Finance, SVP of Finance & Administration

200
What does the "TYPE" field on the ledgers identify?

Where the transaction originated.  

Examples : BD - Budgeting, CB! - Student Accounting, INNI Accounts Payable


200

How many calendars do we live by at EKU?

3 - (fiscal year, calendar year, academic year)

300

How many governmental budgets is EKU required to complete?

3 - Operating, Six Year Plan, Capital Budget Request

300

What does Chart F & Chart E mean?

Chart F is the Chart of Accounts for the Foundation.  Chart E is the Chart of Accounts for the University.

300

Can I purchase from any vendor I choose?

No.

300

What process occurs on the 10th of every month, except the month of June?

Closing the period

300

How do I request a custom report from Banner?

Submit a Footprints request.

400

What is the amount of EKU's annual operating budget?

$362.5 million.

400

What is period 14 on the ARGOS reports?

The audit adjustment period.

400

Can you pay an electrician on the pro card?

No.  The procurement of services must be routed through Procurement.


400

Name the fund types at the University.

Unrestricted, Restricted, Auxiliary, Loans, Plant.

400

What office's approval is required before submitting a payment request for a student?

Financial Aid

500

Does the University have a 501(c)(3) IRS designation that makes us tax exempt?

No.  We are a governmental entity that makes us tax exempt.

500

Does EKU use a cash or an accrual basis for accounting?

accrual

500

At what level must you bid a service contract

$10,000

500

Who do I contact to request access to an org code?

Budgeting

500

Which office handles the receipt of payments?

Student Accounting Services

600

What is the difference between a temporary and permanent budget adjustment?

A permanent budget adjustment becomes part of base budget in future years.

600

What day of the month is the deadline for Pro Card allocation?

11:59 pm, on the 4th of every month.

600

Who is the final approval for a Professional Services Contract over $10,000?

The Government Contract Review Committee.

600

What account series is related to payroll expenses?

61 - salary expenses and 62 fringe benefits.

600

What office would answer a question about a student's bill?

Big E Central. (with Student Accounting's help).

700

How can you tell an expense in the ledgers is a pro card charge?

The document code will start with PC.

700

What offices participate in the annual audit process?

All finance offices.

700

What is an encumbrance?

A reservation of budget.

700

Do you need an org code to post to a liability account?

No. 

700

What office's approval is needed before spending Foundation funds?

Development

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