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All FINAPS/FRS/HRS/SIS users must have a good understanding of Windows operating system as well as Excel spreadsheet software for Peoplesoft implementation. Computer Services will provide training in the summer for these programs. Watch for the training schedule to find out when classes will be held.

News from Finance Office

Office Coverage Changes: Travel - Primary - Lydia Huber, Alternate - Michele Wilbeck

Travel Updates

Just a reminder - all calculated late payment interest charges for Enterprise Rent-A-Car invoices will be charged to the departmental M&O.

Accounts Payable

Delegated Departmental Purchases

Please note on your delegated departmental purchase invoices the delivery date of goods or services. You can make this note by simply writing on the invoice "Date of Delivery:___________."

This will help with documentation backup for the delivery date on your voucher as required for the prompt payment law.

Procard vouchers

Remember if you do not make the deadline (25^th of each month) for Bank of America Pro Card payments, you will need to do a Journal Voucher (6X) to correct the subcode and/or account number in the default account. If you have any questions, please contact Greg Fanelli at extension 820 or Debbie Jozwiak at extension 852.

Central Receiving

If you are expecting a delivery of time sensitive materials, please contact Michele at extension 834 to let her know. This will save a delay in processing time of these packages.

Frequently Asked HR Questions

1. May I use sick leave to attend a parent-teacher conference for my child?

Yes, benefits eligible employee may use up to eight hours of sick leave each calendar year to attend parent-teacher conference sessions regarding the employee’s children who are in pre-kindergarten through 12^th grade. Employees must give reasonable notice of intention to use sick leave to attend such conference.

2. Is there any type of leave available to attend a funeral of a deceased family member?

Yes, benefit-eligible employees are eligible for emergency leave (bereavement leave) because of a death in the employee’s family, with the written recommendation of the supervisor and the approval of the President. For the purpose of this provision, the employee’s family is defined as the employee’s spouse or the employee’s or spouse’s parents (or step-parents), brothers, sisters (or stepbrothers or stepsisters), children (or stepchildren), grandparents, or grandchildren.