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Apr 13, 2026

UPDATE: Daily Deposit Threshold Change

On March 31, 2026, the Cashier’s Office updated the Departmental Deposit Guide to reflect the new deposit threshold limit, which requires that all revenues and receipts of $500 or more collected… 

Apr 13, 2026

Why the Business Purpose Matters

Business purpose ensures accountability and transparency in financial transactions. Read guidance from the University Finance Office on properly documenting expenses. 

Apr 13, 2026

State Fiscal Year 2026 Closeout Schedule

The fiscal year-end closeout schedule provides important information about year-end processing deadlines. To ensure a smooth fiscal year-end close, please review the CALS State Fiscal Year 2026 Closeout Schedule and comply… 

Mar 20, 2026

CBO Newsletter: March 2026

Read the CALS Business Operations monthly newsletter for important updates, deadlines, reminders, helpful resources and more. 

Mar 19, 2026

Departmental Deposit Reminders & Guidelines

The Accounts Receivable (AR) team is continuing to receive deposits with incomplete or incorrect information, which can delay processing. Please follow the guidelines below to ensure timely and compliant deposits:… 

Mar 17, 2026

RED Proposal Development (PD) Implementation

Please see last month’s post related to updating profile information in MyPack Portal and the full RED Proposal Development (PD) roll-out schedule.  CALS is currently in the RED Champion Training… 

Mar 17, 2026

Industry Agreement – Realistic Start Date Guidance

When working with an industry sponsor, it can be difficult to select an appropriate start date. Therefore, SPARCS has offered the following guidance on appropriate timing and items to keep… 

Mar 17, 2026

USDA-funded Senior Personnel Requirement – MFTRP 10 Year Certification

USDA-funded Senior Personnel must complete the Malign Foreign Talent Recruitment Program (MFTRP) Certification in order to be eligible to receive USDA funding. See the USDA Section below for additional details.… 

Mar 17, 2026

Using the PCard for Hotel Bookings

To help travelers navigate hotel bookings using the PCard, here are a few reminders: Following these guidelines helps everyone book accommodations smoothly and stay in compliance. 

Mar 17, 2026

Update: CALS Advancement / Ledger 7 Deposit Form

The University Advancement office recently updated the “Notification of Gift Transmittal,” also known as the BA-151 form. Please use this link to access the form directly. The BA-151 form has…