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Aug 5, 2026

Sign PDFs Directly in Google Chrome

Looking for a quicker way to sign PDFs? Earlier this year, Google Chrome introduced built-in tools that let you sign PDF documents directly in your browser, so you can often… 

Jul 9, 2026

CORE Support Newsletter: July 2026

Read the College Operations, Research and Extension (CORE) Support monthly newsletter for important updates, deadlines, reminders, helpful resources and more. 

Jul 7, 2026

CALS Is Live in RED Proposal Development (PD): Trainings Available

As of May 4, 2026, CALS Faculty and Staff will use the CALS Pre-Award Form for PD to notify the CALS Pre-Award Staff of an upcoming submission.  This form replaces… 

Jul 7, 2026

Update to Ledger 5 Close-out Process

Please note an upcoming change to how Ledger 5 project close-outs are managed. Historically, OPAFS (Office of Post Award Financial Services) utilized an “1891” Journal (or clean-up mechanism) to absorb… 

Jul 7, 2026

CBO Is Now CORE Support

CALS Business Operations is now College Operations, Research and Extension (CORE) Support. While our name better reflects the breadth of our work, our commitment to providing excellent support to the CALS community remains the same. 

Jul 6, 2026

Foundation and EF Fund Reports Now Include Project Purpose Option

The Foundation Fund Report and EF Fund Report, both under the FAI Campus Reports in WRS, have been updated with the capability to include the project purpose. Just as with… 

Jul 2, 2026

Reminder: Deactivate Unused PCards

Please remember to deactivate PCards when a cardholder leaves the university, changes position, or when the card is no longer in use. While cards that remain unused for 12 consecutive… 

Jul 2, 2026

Reminder: Required PCard Supervisor Training

This is a reminder that all supervisors of cardholders are required to complete the PCard Statement Approver Training in REPORTER to comply with UNC System Office PCard Regulation 1300.7.2[R]. The… 

Jul 1, 2026

Waiver of Competitive Bidding Memo

For purchases above $31,000, Procurement Services has provided the Waiver of Competitive Bidding Memo, which may be used instead of a written memo. We encourage you to use this as… 

Jul 1, 2026

State Fiscal Year Closed June 30, 2026 – Journal Voucher (JV) Reminder

Now that the State Fiscal Year closed on June 30, 2026, please remember that Journal Vouchers (JVs) can no longer be processed to move charges to or from state-funded Project…