Financial Planning and Resource Management

Effective July 1, All Dupli Orders Must Be Placed Via eProcurement

Dupli, Syracuse University’s preferred printing and mailing distribution center, has announced that effective July 1, 2021, all orders from Syracuse University buyers must be placed through the University’s eProcurement system. Dupli will be unable to process orders placed “offline”—via phone or email.

If you or your department place orders through Dupli, and currently do not have access to eProcurement via MySlice, contact the information coordinator in your department to submit a request to gain access.

Read the full story at Syracuse University News.

University Fringe Benefit Rates for Fiscal 2022

Syracuse University has negotiated new fringe benefit rates with the federal government for fiscal year 2022 (July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2022). These rates will be used for charging both sponsored (funds 13 and 91) and non-sponsored restricted (funds 15 and 16) chartstrings.

The University has also established the fringe benefit rates to be used for unrestricted chartstrings (funds 11 and 14) under RCM for fiscal year 2022.

The University’s fringe benefits expense is distributed to responsibility centers, Syracuse Abroad administration, facilities, and administration and technology units as a percent of actual payroll expense.  Fringe benefit rates were established considering the cost of the benefits available to employees in each classification (i.e., regular, summer, part‐time faculty union, graduate assistant and temporary wages) as a percent of the payroll in the same classification.

Should you have any questions concerning how these rates are charged to your chartstrings, please call:

                    Office of Sponsored Accounting at x2059 for funds 13 and 91;

                    Restricted Accounting at x2522 for funds 15 and 16;

                    Office of Budget and Planning at x4214 for funds 11 and 14.

BFAS Offers Training on University Financial Systems

In an effort to build a broad knowledge base among financial systems users across the University, four departments within Syracuse University’s Business, Finance and Administrative Services (BFAS) division are teaming up to offer a series of training sessions for University staff members. The Office of Budget and Planning, the Comptroller’s Office, the Treasurer’s Office and Internal Audit will present their first session on Wednesday, May 12.

While the initial targeted audience members are budget and finance managers in University departments, the presenting staff members view these sessions as good building blocks for new employees, administrative staff, and any other staff members who interact with the University’s various financial systems.

“Our first session in particular will include a broad overview of the University’s financial departments,” said Victoria Budnik, training specialist in the Office of Budget and Planning. “Later sessions will include deeper dives into each of those departments and the policies and processes for which they are responsible.”

Budget managers have received an invite to sign up for the upcoming session. They are encouraged to share the invitation with any other interested members of their staff.

Interested staff members with questions should contact the Office of Budget and Planning at bfastraining@syr.edu.

Syracuse University Announces Largest Financial Aid Commitment to Date, 2021-22 Tuition Rates and Fees

As Syracuse University prepares for a fully in-person residential experience for the fall 2021 semester, the University today announced its largest financial aid commitment to date, as well as the 2021-22 tuition rates and fees. The University’s 2021-22 budget includes $307 million in student aid, which represents a 7 percent increase over the previous fiscal year. This significant investment supports the University’s ongoing commitment to welcoming talented students of promise, from across the socioeconomic spectrum, while also controlling the cost of attendance for students and families with the greatest financial need.

Read the full story at Syracuse University News.

Building Local Profile: GL Imprinting

Syracuse University’s Building Local initiative, launched in May 2019, sought to expand participation of Central New York businesses—including those owned by women, minorities, veterans and others (referred to collectively as XBEs)—in University purchasing decisions.

Since the launch of the initiative, several local businesses have become newly-licensed partners of the University, selling products adorned with Syracuse University trademarks. GL Imprinting, based out of the South Side Innovation Center on South Salina Street, secured its internal license with the University in February 2020. Since that time, the business has provided thousands of branded products to the University, including pens, cinch sacks and masks.

Read the full story at Syracuse University News.

Highlight the Heroes Part 2: Staff Members Display Ingenuity, Determination, Teamwork in Face of COVID-19 Pandemic

As the novel coronavirus took hold in the United States and locally nearly a year ago, many members of the campus community had to reimagine countless processes, solve new and challenging problems, work together in ways previously unheard of, and step up in ways large and small to continue protecting the health and well-being of those who call Syracuse home. Our series continues with the stories of people and teams that have risen to the task and shown what it means to be Orange.

This chapter of the series includes the incredible work of BFAS team members in Environmental Health and Safety Services, Facilities Services, and Purchasing.

Read the full story at Syracuse University News.

Message from the Comptroller Regarding Paper Paychecks

All paper paychecks dated Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2021, and continuing until further notice will be delivered through campus mail to each employee’s campus department.

As a reminder, anyone with a NetID and password has the ability to set up direct deposit on MySlice. The Payroll Office provides step-by-step instructions to enroll in direct deposit on its website.

Please contact payroll at payroll@syr.edu or 315.443.4042, option 2, with any questions.

Building Local Initiative Leads to New Partnerships With Local Businesses

The University’s Building Local initiative, launched in May 2019, sought to expand participation of local business enterprises—including those owned by women, minorities, veterans and others (referred to collectively as XBEs)—in University purchasing decisions.

Since the launch of the initiative, several local businesses have become newly-licensed partners of the University, selling products adorned with Syracuse University trademarks. Among them is Oswego Industries, which finalized its retail license with the University in July 2020.

The company, a non-profit based out of Fulton, New York, supports people with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities. Person-centered services include pre-vocational and vocational training, supported employment and day habilitation programs.

Read the full story at Syracuse University News.

Message from the Comptroller Regarding Paper Paychecks

All paper paychecks dated Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2020, and continuing until further notice will be mailed via the U.S. Postal Service. Employees who have not signed up for direct deposit and receive a paper paycheck should ensure their permanent address is accurate by visiting MySlice and navigating to My Profile > Addresses.

As a reminder, anyone with a NetID and password are able to set up direct deposit through MySlice. The Payroll Office’s website provides step-by-step instructions on how to enroll in the direct deposit option.

Please contact payroll at 315.443.4042, option 2, with any questions.

Purchasing Office Institutes Change to Streamline Invoice Processing

In an effort to streamline the procurement and payment process at the University, the Purchasing Office is instituting changes to the way the department handles payment of invoices.

Department business managers should now send invoices directly to the Disbursements Office instead of the Purchasing Office for remittance. Invoices should be signed to confirm receipt of all goods and then sent to disburse@syr.edu or 640 Skytop Office Building, Suite 120.

Read the full story at Syracuse University News.