In an effort to improve the financial data reporting experience for the business operations community, the Account Holder Report by Person (AHR-Person) will transition to the Power Business Intelligence (BI) report server on October 30, 2019. While the general appearance of the report, including...
The “SOA Actuals by Fund Summary - Yale” Workday report has been updated for two items. The report will now separate the financial activity of FD29 Industry Clinical Trials from the other two Grants and Contracts funds 02 and 28. In addition, the report will display GA Sweep activity under the...
Steven Murphy, Vice President of Finance and Chief Financial Officer, recently announced an organizational change. —
Dear colleagues,
I am pleased to announce that Jennifer Franssen has been promoted to the new Deputy Director for Financial Planning and Analysis reporting...
Please note, this message replaces and supersedes the communication issued on September 18, 2019 regarding the increased tax rate of 7.35% on meals and beverages. The Connecticut Department of Revenue Services issued revised guidance as to what constitutes a “meal” under the...
National Cybersecurity Awareness Month has officially begun yet protecting Yale’s data — and your own personal information — is a year-round job. Staying cybersecure is especially important as the lines between our work and personal lives become increasingly blurred. IT Cybersecurity has...
To streamline the process for ordering desk phones, ethernet connections, or other phone services, the ServiceNow and IT Desk Phone teams created two new request forms and updated several existing forms....
The general ledger for FY19 officially closed last week, and first quarter FY20 closes this week with the September month-end. When running FY20 financial reports, the July beginning balances reflect the final year-end close balances. Other information and reminders...
On Monday, October 7, 2019, Yale will make available new Accounting Adjustment functionality in Workday. This new task will provide individuals the ability to make changes to budget dates, Chart of Accounts (COA), and in some cases spend category for paid supplier invoices, supplier invoice...
The following policy and form have been updated have been updated to clarify the process for requesting and receiving approval prior to direct charging administrative salaries, information technology services (ITS) and telecom costs:...
Work is underway on a Finance Data Mart, which will provide business office staff with easier access to financial data. Together, ITS, Finance, Business Operations, and Human Resources are developing a Finance Data Mart to serve the needs of the Business Operations community.
Survey Request...To streamline the process for ordering desk phones, ethernet connections, or other phone services, the IT Desk Phone team created two new request forms and updated several existing forms.
These forms will make it easier for users to request adjustments to voicemail and other customer...
In October, Yale will make available new Accounting Adjustment functionality in Workday. This new task will provide individuals the ability to make changes to budget dates, Chart of Accounts (COA), and in some cases spend category for paid supplier invoices, supplier invoice adjustments and...
Yale Health wishes to bring to your attention some changes to the immunization documentation requirements that will be updated in the TMS system. These immunizations only impact employees working at the Schools of Medicine and Nursing, and Yale Health.
Currently, employees have an option...
General Accounting has completed the first phase of enhancements to the online Accounting Manual. The website has been updated to improve usability, and obsolete information has been removed.
The Accounting Manual is a resource that provides information and guidance for accounting and...
This is a reminder that the fiscal 2019 year-end General Appropriations (GA) Sweep will run with the final June close in September. Per the fiscal 2019 year-end close calendar, the final June close is planned for Tuesday, September 24, 2019.
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A new document has been added to the online Accounting Manual. It outlines how to appropriately record air travel costs including guidelines on breaking out business class fares in accordance with the University travel policy. The Accounting Manual is a resource that provides information and...
For improved monitoring of non-capitalized furniture purchases, a new spend category has been created called Supplies - Furniture (SC758). Effective immediately, this new spend category must be used instead of Supplies - Equipment (SC583).
All non-capitalizable furniture purchases must...
In the Yale’s Budget 101 video , chief financial officer, Steve Murphy, explains where Yale’s revenue comes from and how we allocate funds to support the...
Starting on Monday, September 16, The Standard, Yale’s leave-of-absence vendor, is updating their communications with simplified language and a customizable section within the message. These changes will help managers better understand the leave updates and the required action steps.
It’...
Yale’s preferred vendor, Airgas, recently acquired Tech Air –another industrial specialty gas company. Airgas is working with Tech Air to create new accounts. Once the new accounts are established, Yale departments will need to create new standing purchase orders (POs) with Airgas...
This fall, Yale will make available a new functionality that provides the ability to adjust the Chart of Accounts (COA), budget date and, in some cases, spend category for paid supplier invoices and expense reports. This Workday feature will provide clearer visibility to the source transaction...
Yale employees in the market for a new or used car can shop for deals by accessing the YouDecide Employee Auto Buying Program . This Yale Advantages program is administered by...
On Saturday, September 7, Yale updated Workday to a new version. Below please find some helpful information about the changes.
Action button color change
The primary action button that appears at the bottom of the screen during business processes (including:...
Yale Public Safety Services now offers two new services: notary and passport photos.
Get travel-ready with two perfectly sized, professional-quality photos. Passport photo services are available only at Yale ID Center , 57 Lock Street, Monday...
Recently, Yale Procurement has noticed an marked increase in purchase order (PO) closure requests. These “Close Purchase Requisitions” are submitted to close issued POs. Not all issued POs need to be closed. This action should only be taken when the PO is fully received and invoiced and there is...
Janet Lindner shared this communication with members of the Yale community.
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Dear Colleagues,
I am delighted to announce that Deborah Stanley‐McAulay has been promoted to Associate Vice President for Employee Engagement and Workplace Culture.
In her...
After feedback from the community, several changes will occur over the next few months to improve financial data reporting experience. This is the first of several communications about the anticipated changes.
In October, the Account Holder Report by Person (AHR-PI) will transition to...
The Office of Workers’ Compensation is offering a new training workshop for managers. This 90-minute training module will review:
Overview of Connecticut’s workers’ compensation Understanding workers’ compensation at Yale Filing a First Report of Injury Roles and responsibilities...
Storing paper files is archaic and inefficient, while filing cabinets take up precious space. Many Yale departments have begun to digitize their paper files—freeing up floor space for other uses and enjoying the efficiency of searchable online documents.
Yale Printing and Publishing...
