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  • FY27 Spend and Revenue Category Enhancements

    The Controller’s Office has updated spend and revenue category definitions for FY27 to support more consistent category usage across the university. These enhancements will improve data quality for reporting, analytics, and compliance while also providing greater visibility into downstream impacts, including asset registration and 1099/1042-S tax reporting. Learn more about the changes and how...
  • Changes to Rental Car Insurance Coverage for Underage Drivers Effective Nov. 1

    Beginning November 1, 2026, important changes will take effect regarding rental vehicle insurance coverage for drivers aged 18-20 traveling on university business. Units and travelers are encouraged to adopt these requirements as soon as possible in advance of the effective date to avoid disruptions and ensure compliance.
  • Report Enhancement - Find Supplier Invoice Request (SIR) Summary - OSU

    The "Find Supplier Invoice Request (SIR) Summary - OSU" report has been enhanced to include additional fields from the Bid Waiver Data form. Users can now view the following information directly on the report output: Contract Number, Waiver Type, Waiver Category Code (for Central Purchasing use only), and Justification.
  • Health System to University Journal Process Updates

    As of Tuesday, July 21, 2026, the Health System is required to use the cost center or funds transfer journal sources to post lines to the University company. Previously, Central Accounting approved these entries. This change ensures transactions appropriately route to the impacted University Cost Center Manager for approval and ensures any funds transfers are properly balanced. important notes and...
  • Reminder: FY27 Period Close Calendar and Process Updates

    The detailed FY27 period close and department fiscal payroll processing calendar has been published and is now available on the Controller's website. See full post for the website link. There are several key changes to be aware of beginning with the July FY27 monthly close. Be sure to review the full post and the Controller's website for more details. It is important to note that activity must be...

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