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New course: Fiscal Responsibility for Leaders at UF

Posted on February 8, 2019 (February 9, 2019) by Angie Brown

How can you, in your role as a leader, safeguard your funds and design structures to enhance fiscal accountability? Do you have a standard practice in place to prevent fraudulent activity that all of your staff are aware of and understand? The new “Fiscal Responsibility for Leaders” course is designed for the person in the unit who is in a position of authority and who is ultimately responsible for the finances of the unit, as well as those on his/her team who are involved in the reconciliation process. […]

New course focused on fraud awareness

Posted on February 8, 2019 (February 9, 2019) by Angie Brown

Laura Ling, of Internal Audit, says that the best way to deter fraud is to increase the perceived risk of detection. “If people think they’re going to get caught, they’re less likely to commit fraud,” said Ling. […]

Airbnb banned for official state business travel

Posted on February 8, 2019 (February 9, 2019) by Angie Brown

Effective Jan. 22, Airbnb services should no longer be used by anyone on official University of Florida travel. Reimbursements will be allowed for travel that contains Airbnb services where the travel began prior to Jan. 22. […]

Elmore Hall to host Experience UF event in February

Posted on February 8, 2019 (February 9, 2019) by Angie Brown

Last fall, Elmore Hall opened its doors for a back-to-school open house, during which roughly 160 people met experts on everything from myPayment Solutions and myUFL financials to vendor files, purchase orders and vouchers. Elmore Hall staff also hosted the UF 2018 Contract Supplier Showcase last fall in the Reitz Union Grand Ballroom. New faculty and professional staff will have the chance to visit Elmore Hall this spring when CFO Mike McKee and his team host the next UF Experience event on Feb. 12. […]

Take It From the Top: A look back at the GBAS Fall Institute

Posted on February 8, 2019 (February 9, 2019) by Angie Brown

The morning session focused on fiscal responsibility for leaders at UF, with GBAS training manager Gwynn Cadwallader, Finance & Accounting accountant Emily Moran, Assistant Vice President and Director of Contracts & Grants Accounting in the Office of Research Tiffany Schmidt and Assistant Vice President and University Controller Alan West sharing updates about the fiscal responsibility information being presented to campus deans, chairs, vice presidents and assistant vice presidents. […]