General Items
Q.
How do I get a document notarized? Does your office have any notary
publics?
Q.
Do contracts have to be approved by the Finance Office?
Q. How
do I get information about University liability insurance?
Payments Purchasing Questions:
Q. How
do I get a Procurement Card?
Q. When
are the Procurement Card training sessions?
Q. Where
can I get a copy of my Procurement Card statement?
Q. Who
should I contact regarding bid information?
Q. What
is the current state and local sales tax rate?
Q. Do
we pay tax on online subscriptions and/or services?
Business Expense & Reimbursement Questions:
Q. What
is a business expense?
Q. What is a business entertainment expense?
A. According to the IRS, for entertainment to be
directly related to the active conduct of a business there must
be a general expectation of deriving a business benefit. That means
that the active conduct of business is the primary purpose of the
activity. An example would be an area planning meeting that is held
over lunch; staff working through dinner to complete a project within
deadlines, and dinner is provided; prospective donors being entertained;
or a University function where refreshments are served.
Q. What
is not a business entertainment expense?
Q. Are
entertainment expenses for spouses reimbursable?
Q. What
is the current mileage rate?
Q. Are
commuting miles reimbursable?
Q. What
if I travel from home to a remote job site and then to SPU?
Q. What
if I travel from home to a remote job site then back home?
Q. Can
I bring a family member along on a business trip?
Q.
Is childcare a business expense?
Q. Are
gifts to employees a business expense?
Q. What
if I exceed the amount per meal limits?
Q. What
is the advantage of using the per diem method?
Q. What
is the difference between the SPU and IRS per diem rates?<
Q. If
I go to a conference where some, but not all, of the meals are provided,
can I use the per diem option?
Q. Why
are so many signatures required on Requests for Reimbursement?
Q. Why
do I have to attach receipts?
Q. What
do I do if I am unsure of the correct account code to use?
Q. What
do I do if I have lost/misplaced my receipts or invoice?
Faculty/Staff Payroll
Q.
When are timesheets due?
Q.
Where can I find my leave balance or latest pay stub information?
Q.
Where can I get a blank timesheet?
Student Payroll
Student Questions:
Q.
What if I don't have access to a timesheet?
Q.
What if I can’t submit my timesheet?
Q.
What if I can’t enter hours on my timesheet?
Student Supervisor Questions:
Q.
What if I don’t see all my students listed?
Q. What if I can’t approve my student’s timesheet?
Q. What if I don’t see the option to submit the timesheet to myself?
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