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Delegation of Authority for Approving Certain Travel Per Diem and Subsistence under Section 112.061(4)(b)

Published: May 14th, 2002

Charles E. Young, President

As the designee of the Board of Trustees to approve travel per diem or subsistence for any University of Florida employee stationed in a city or town for more than thirty (30) continuous workdays pursuant to Section 112.061(4)(b), Florida Statutes, I further delegate this authority to the Provost and the Deans and Directors of the University of Florida.

This delegation is effective immediately.

Year-End Closing for University Disbursement and Property Services, Including Certified Forwards for Fiscal Year 2001-02

Published: May 13th, 2002

John P. Kruczek, University Controller

It is time to begin planning for June 30, 2002, year-end closing. Departments are encouraged to submit invoices for payment as early as possible to ensure payment from current year funds. Outstanding encumbrances should be reviewed. Any which are not needed, should be closed. A useful tool for reviewing encumbrances is the Outstanding Encumbrance Report attached to your monthly Departmental Ledgers. We will begin sending out special Outstanding Encumbrance Reports in June. These reports should alert you to […]

Year End Closing

Published: May 7th, 2002

Emily J. Hamby C.P.M., Director of Purchasing

In order to facilitate an orderly year-end closing and to encumber remaining funds, it is necessary to establish cut-off dates. These dates do not apply to funds not expiring on June 30, 2002.

Orders above $25,000 that require competitive bidding should be submitted as soon as possible. A sealed bid usually requires 30-45 days to specify, advertise, open, evaluate, award and post, before a purchase order can be issued.

Requisitions requiring IRR approval, E H & S approval […]

New Year Blankets

Published: May 7th, 2002

Emily J. Hamby C.P.M., Director of Purchasing

On June 17, requisitions that were entered on the electronic requisition system during FY 2001-2002, using state, auxiliary, or local funds, will appear on the level 1 browse screen in the department which initiated the requisition and highlighted as new requisitions. The department may change any field except the requisition number but must change the dates. Do not forward to Purchasing before June 27. You may delete any requisition not needed in the new fiscal year. […]

Public Meeting

Published: May 7th, 2002

Joe Glover, Associate Provost

There will be a public meeting of the Task Force on the Future of the University of Florida Friday, May 10, at 9:00 a.m. in Room B-74 of the Reitz Union. The Task Force will be reviewing proposed language for its final report to the President.

University Tenure, Permanent Status and Promotion Nominations, 2002-2003

Published: May 3rd, 2002

David R. Colburn, Provost

Faculty members being considered for tenure, permanent status and/or promotion in the Academic Year 2002-2003 must receive a copy of this memorandum along with the guidelines at http://www.aa.ufl.edu/aa/aapers/ in order to prepare their packets. Both documents should also be given to new faculty to help them become familiar with our tenure and promotion process and to aid them in preparing their materials for future consideration. Faculty should be aware, however, that this memo is updated annually to reflect changes […]

E-Commerce Security and Management Policy

Published: Apr 30th, 2002

John P. Kruczek, University Controller

The purpose of this memorandum is to announce the establishment of the University Electronic Commerce Security and Management Policy. This policy is intended to ensure compliance with the requirements of all credit card companies and provide for the security of personal information related to credit card payments received via the Internet at the University of Florida.

All departments who presently accept credit card payments on the Internet must observe the University of Florida E-commerce Security and Management Policy . […]

Payroll Cost Transfers

Published: Apr 29th, 2002

John P. Kruczek, University Controller

The deadline for corrections of payroll expenditures for fiscal year 2001-2002 will be Friday, May 24, 2002. To be effective in this fiscal year, completed documents must be in the Payroll Office, PO Box 113201, 101 Tigert Hall, by 4:00 p.m. on this date. Please refer to the procedures at http://www.admin.ufl.edu/division/fa/payroll/alphapr.htm for additional Cost Transfer Processing information.

If you have any questions concerning payroll corrections, or if you need additional assistance, please email Greg McEachern at gmc1@ufl.edu or Linda […]

Equipment Maintenance Expenses

Published: Apr 25th, 2002

John P. Kruczek, University Controller

With the end of the fiscal year approaching, departments with equipment enrolled in the Specialty Underwriter’s Equipment Maintenance program should be aware of the following in order to maximize the benefit derived from the program:

Schedule any necessary repairs that may be needed in a timely fashion so that they may be completed during the remaining quarter of the fiscal year,

Schedule preventive maintenance on your equipment before June 30, 2000 to maximize the benefit derived from premiums already paid […]

University-Wide Teacher/Advisor of the Year Award

Published: Apr 23rd, 2002

David R. Colburn, Provost

I am pleased to announce the winners of the 2001-2002 University-wide Teacher/Advisor of the Year Award. They are:

University-wide Teacher of the Year:
Oscar D. Crisalle
Associate Professor
College of Engineering

University-wide Teacher of the Year:
Peter R. Waylen
Professor
College of Liberal Arts & Sciences

University-wide Advisor of the Year:
Martha B. McDonald
Coordinator
College of Engineering

These awards, along with the college level award winners, were announced at a reception hosted by the President at his home on Thursday, April 18, 2002. For more information on the University-wide awards and […]