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Not everyone at ÂÌñ»»ÆÞ can sign contracts, agreements, or other official documents on behalf of the university. This month's Compliance Corner explains who has signature authority, why it matters, and how to avoid common compliance risks.

Student names, IDs, and other personal information don't always need to be included in fiscal documentation. This article shares practical guidance for protecting student privacy, reducing FERPA risk, and documenting expenses appropriately.

The University Budget Planning Handbook is now available on the Budget and Fiscal Planning website. Developed with input from faculty and staff across campus, the handbook provides practical guidance for budget planning, fiscal decision-making, and responsible financial management. Explore the resource and learn how day-to-day financial decisions support ÂÌñ»»ÆÞ’s broader budget framework.

The Research Finance Dashboard helps researchers and research accounting professionals view award financial information in one easy-to-use location, reducing the need to navigate multiple systems and reports. Recent enhancements include improved synchronization across key dashboard tabs and streamlined access for users who meet required FIN Access training and security requirements. Visit the dashboard web page to view a demo video, FAQs, and additional resources.

Starting in November, ÂÌñ»»ÆÞ will begin a campus-wide RFID tagging initiative to inventory approximately 13,000 capital assets across 200 buildings. The new technology will make inventories faster, more accurate, and less disruptive by allowing multiple assets to be verified without direct line-of-sight barcode scans. Beyond the initial inventory effort, the project will help establish a more sustainable, efficient asset management process that strengthens accountability and reduces administrative burden across campus.

The Office of Space Optimization will launch a campus-wide space survey in February 2027 to update space utilization data, support departmental planning, and prepare for the next F&A cost proposal. Unit contacts will be confirmed this fall, and training and support resources will be provided before the survey begins.

The new m-Fin Project Closeout Summary Report is now available in CUData. This high-level report helps departments track sponsored project closeout status by highlighting project dates, financial balances, outstanding encumbrances, uncertified ePERs, and other items that may require review. Run the report by project, award, PI, organization, or Grant Accountant to identify potential closeout issues and support timely project closeout.

The Procurement Service Center, in partnership with the campus Controller's Offices, is announcing an upcoming enhancement to the university's expense report approval process that is planned for implementation in 2027.

Join us to learn more about the campus accounting unit and understand the financial reviews they complete each month. We’ll walk you through our trial balance reports and share tips to help you prevent issues.

This Beyond the Basics course has a new look and a new format! We have transitioned from our live virtual class to a fully online, self-paced learning experience, making it easier than ever to fit training into your schedule. The course is available anytime, allowing you to learn at your own pace and revisit content whenever you need a refresher.

We've made it easier than ever to boost your finance, research administration, or accounting expertise. The Training & Resource Hub brings together high-quality courses, live sessions, and key resources—for both departmental and sponsored project needs—in one simple, organized spot. Bookmark the page today!

Mark your calendar for November 10 at 2:00 p.m. and join us for a virtual campus budget town hall. This session will provide updates on the campus budget and offer an opportunity to learn more about upcoming priorities and ask questions. Registration is required. Use your identikey@colorado.edu email address when registering. We hope you'll join us.

Our offices are hiring! Take a look at the ÂÌñ»»ÆÞ Jobs internal jobs board to view our current openings.

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