General Policies & Deadlines
What is the maximum amount a Tier-II RSO can request through USG Funding per fiscal year?
$15,000
What SOLID status does an RSO need in order to submit USG Funding Requests?
“Active”
What does “USG” stand for?
Undergraduate Student Government
An RSO submits a funding request for catering three days before their event. Why will this request be denied?
Requests must be submitted at least 6 weeks before funds are needed
RSOs must include the phrase “Funded by USG” on all event advertising.
True - All on-campus event advertising must include that language
Funding requests (aside from travel reimbursement requests and requests for contractual services over $2500) must be submitted how long before the funds are needed?
6 weeks
Where can the USG Funding Workshop be submitted?
HuskyCT
Where can Tier-II Funding Requests be submitted?
UConn Kuali Build
A club wants to buy gift cards to thank volunteers. What policy prohibits this purchase?
Gift cards are listed under prohibited expenditures because they are considered cash equivalents
RSOs can use Tier-II funding to pay for alcohol at off-campus events.
False - Alcohol and other controlled substances are prohibited expenditures
What is the maximum amount an RSO can request to pay an individual vendor (including a coach) during one academic year?
$9,999.99
What is the required score on the USG Funding Workshop to receive access to the Funding Request form?
85% (or higher)
What are the USG positions involved in Tier-II Funding?
Comptroller, Funding Director, Deputy Funding Director, Funding Student Staff
An RSO books a hotel for a conference but submits their travel reimbursement request after returning. What happens to this request?
It’s denied. Travel reimbursements must be pre-approved before travel occurs
USG retains ownership of any intellectual property it funds, such as recordings or videos
True - Funded intangible property belongs to the USG otherwise states in an MOU
How long must travel reimbursement requests be submitted before the start date of the travel?
5 weeks
What requirements must an RSO meet if they use Tier-II Funding for items with a useful life of over one year?
Inventory requirements (reporting, maintenance, etc.)
Where does USG’s budget come from?
The Student Activity fee
A Tier-II RSO hires a DJ for an event but doesn’t provide a W-9 or contract before payment. What funding rule applies to this?
All contractual services require a vendor contract and tax documentation before payment
RSOs can request funding for travel to Hawaii if it supports their mission
False - Travel funding is limited to the continental United States only
What is the minimum amount an RSO can submit a Funding Request for?
$100
What are the four online training modules all Tier-II executive board members must complete during registration (and re-registration)?
Values & Culture, Inclusion & Belonging, Policies & Procedures, and Hazing & Harassment
Where is the USG office (including room number)?
SU 219
An RSO submits a funding request for a spring competition in Pennsylvania. They plan to rent a van, purchase team uniforms, and cover hotel lodging for two nights. Their request includes gas reimbursement, single-occupancy hotel rooms, and branded uniforms with the UConn logo. Which part(s) of this request violate policy?
a. Gas reimbursement not funded under “Travel & Lodging”
b. Single-Occupancy rooms - Violation of minimum 4 students to a room
c. Branded uniforms - require additional university logo-usage approval
RSOs must report all USG-funded equipment annually through the Inventory Reporting Form
True - Failure to complete inventory reporting can result in sanctions or future funding denial