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Sponsored project travel page is now live

June 1, 2023

The page includes valuable policies, procedures and robust FAQs to address many sponsored project travel scenarios.

GASB 87: Ongoing implementation for lease accounting

April 3, 2023

GASB 87, new guidance for the accounting of lessee and lessor leases, was implemented for fiscal year 2022. Thank you to all departments who provided assistance and information in the implementation process.

GASB 94: New accounting standard for public-private and public-public partnerships (P3s)

April 3, 2023

CU Boulder will implement GASB 94 in fiscal year 2023. This new standard provides updated guidance for public-private and public-public partnerships (P3s).

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Account code for data management and sharing

April 3, 2023

Due to the National Institute of Health requirements, the Data Sharing account code has been modified to capture data management and sharing expenses. Use this account code when posting allowable costs such as curating data, developing supporting documentation, de-identifying data and more.

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When to disclose conflicts of interest or commitment

April 3, 2023

All faculty members, and anyone engaged in research at—or for—CU Boulder, are required to disclose external professional activities and significant financial and personal interests that could compromise, or appear to compromise, their judgment when performing their university responsibilities.

The lobby mural in the new Aerospace Engineering building at the University of Colorado Boulder. (Photo by Casey A. Cass/University of Colorado)

Do your sponsored projects include salary caps? Here's what you should know

March 1, 2023

Many federal awards and some private sponsors require individuals charging effort on sponsored projects to follow a salary cap. Find out how to properly calculate the allowable amount and what to do when a salary is over the cap.

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Campus Controller’s Office proud to announce new Financial Research Onboarding training

Feb. 1, 2023

This five-course series is now fully launched and live! The focus of this training is to give campus staff a solid foundation for the financial aspects of research administration.

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Architectural and construction plans underway to preserve and improve our physical campus

Feb. 1, 2023

Regularly cited as one of the most beautiful campuses in the U.S., CU Boulder is known for its amazing views and distinctive buildings. Chris Wright, director of capital finance, shares the plans to reinvigorate some of our busiest and most iconic spaces.

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Prepare for the 10-cent bag fee

Jan. 8, 2023

Beginning January 1, stores and retail food establishments will be prohibited from providing single-use plastic carryout bags to customers.

Business expense substantiation and tax implications

Dec. 1, 2022

The University of Colorado has developed policies related to the processing of commercial credit cards, cash advances and employee reimbursements that meet the IRS definition of an accountable plan.

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