Chris Wright

A message from Chris Wright

Oct. 1, 2021

As fall begins it means the trials and tribulations of year-end close are successfully behind us, and so we turn our attention back to the tasks at hand. In the world of capital finance, we’re focusing on the upcoming renovations of major buildings, the possibility of constructing new ones and the continual work to reduce our deferred maintenance backlog.

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Employees Recognized for Improving CU Business Processes

Oct. 1, 2021

Employees across all CU campuses were recognized for improving the university’s business process in the CU Innovation & Efficiency (CU I&E) Awards Program.

Mandy Cole

Introducing Mandy Cole, our new assistant vice chancellor for budget management

Sept. 1, 2021

Mandy brings experience in budget modernization and implementation at a research institution, an understanding of higher education shared governance, and experience in all parts of budget operation and management.

Vicki Nichol

A message from Vicki Nichol

Sept. 1, 2021

To our campus partners as we look ahead to the next fiscal year: This month, I transitioned to my office on the fourth floor of the ARC building after working remotely since my start as the Boulder campus controller in September 2020. My energy and anticipation were renewed as I...

Katrina Spencer

A message from Katrina

Aug. 2, 2021

Welcome to the newly rebranded Budget & Fiscal News! First, I want to thank everyone for their efforts over the last year and specifically during this year’s fiscal close. I recognize the dedication and diligence you all apply to your work, enabling the university to have a successful fiscal year-end...

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New Facilities & Administrative Cost Rate Agreement Effective Through FY23

Aug. 2, 2021

Vice Chancellor Fiez and Chief Financial Officer Ho’a announced that CU Boulder has a new indirect cost rate agreement, also known as the facilities and administrative (F&A) cost rate agreement between CU Boulder and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS).

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August 2 - NCURA presents: Participant Support Costs Do’s & Don'ts

July 1, 2021

CCO and OCG invite you to attend this NCURA training. If you’ve struggled to confidently validate the allowability of participant support cost or could simply use a refresher on the fundamentals, then this webinar is for you.

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Property Accounting Team Inventories 80% of Targeted Assets

July 1, 2021

The CCO property accounting team extends their appreciation for the great effort in restarting our capital equipment inventories.

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Petty Cash, Change Funds & Gift Cards Update

July 1, 2021

In response to feedback from campus gift card program reviewers, the Gift Card Authorization Request (GC) form has been modified to obtain critical information through additional fields.

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Join us at the Indirect Cost (F&A) Training

June 1, 2021

If you're involved in research in any capacity at the university, we welcome you to our newest training about indirect cost—also known as facilities and administration (F&A) costs.

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