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Greetings Administrative System Users!
NewsLink provides news and information affecting users of Ohio State's Administrative Systems. Updates are collected twice a month, or more frequently as needed, and pushed out to system users by direct email. Bookmark and check this page frequently for the latest information. Upcoming NewsLink emails are scheduled for Monday, October 22 and Monday, November 5.
Key dates:
GFA Deadlines
October GL Monthly Close Deadlines
October PCard Reallocation Deadlines
The following link accesses system training information for Financials, eReports, HR and SIS. Separate Fiscal policy training is also available and offered by the Office of the Controller.
Lowe’s eStores Inside Sales Contacts
Lowe’s has provided an inside sales contact at each of the store locations that accept supplier website orders via eStores. See the full article for the contact list and more details.
Updated Takara Hosted Catalog
Takara Bio USA, Inc. provides kits, reagents and services that enable life sciences researchers to achieve their experimental objectives. Takara Bio USA offers a hosted catalog in eStores and is also available through the Molecular Biology Supply Center. Free shipping applies when ordering through the Molecular Biology Supply Center.
Update to Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Form
The Delegation of Purchasing Authority Memorandum of Understanding Form has recently been updated.
A new field has been added to allow for departments to specify which Delegated Buyer is being replaced.
Please contact Purchasing at: bf_prsm-osupur@osu.edu with any additional questions.
2018 Annual PIER Audit Past Due Reminder
As a reminder to all Equipment Coordinators and Senior Fiscal Officers, the 2018 Physical Inventory and Equipment Review "PIER" audit due date has ended. If you did not submit your PIER by Friday, August 31, please do so as soon as possible.
If you need a refresher on how to complete the audit, please see the "Complete Self-Audit" section of the Asset Management page found within the Business and Finance website under the Processes heading, or reach out to Asset Management for assistance.
In addition, all equipment coordinators have the access to make changes and updates, such as location and custodian in PeopleSoft, these changes do not have to be completed by Asset Management.
Updated Travel Policy Reflects New Initiative
The Travel policy has been updated to reflect the new initiative requiring individuals who travel on university business to book their flights and car rentals through Ohio State’s travel partners. Information about the initiative, including answers to frequently asked questions, is posted on the Travel Office website. Universal use of these contracts will allow the university to maximize negotiated benefits and to better support travelers in the case of natural disasters or other emergencies. Contact the travel@osu.edu with any additional questions about the updated travel policy.
October 2018 PCard Reallocation
The reallocation deadline for October 2018 is Tuesday, October 30.
October GL Monthly Close
The October General Ledger monthly close deadlines are as follows...
9/29 Planned Maintenance and Downtime for the HR and Student Systems
The Office of the CIO has upcoming planned maintenance for the HR and Student systems.
There will be some additional downtime beginning Saturday, September 29, at 5 p.m. Services will resume at 11 a.m. on Sunday, September 30, as usual.
PeopleSoft Human Resources and Buckeye Link (Campus Solutions/Student Information System) services will be affected including:
- Employee Self Service
- Student Center functions accessed through Buckeye Link
- Faculty Center
Other applications, such as eTime and Leave, and the Ohio State App will not be affected by the downtime.
Questions regarding this planned maintenance should be directed to the IT Service Desk at 614-688-4357 or though Self Service. Please reference change numbers CHG0035297 and CHG0035299.
Issues When Attaching Files Using Firefox
Users of the Firefox browser (version 62) are experiencing issues when attaching files while using eRequest, eTravel and HR Action Request (HRA).
If you’re using Firefox and experiencing issues when using Ohio State online eApplications (also referred to as BuckeyeOasis services) please use a different browser such as Internet Explorer 11, Microsoft Edge or Google Chrome.
If you have any questions, please contact the IT Service Desk via online Self Service, or contact 614-688-4357.