CORE Support News

Oct 14, 2026

Learning Finance: Gifts vs. Grants vs. Contracts

Gifts, Grants and Contracts: What’s the difference and why does it matter? Check out this refresher from NC State's Financial Division. 

Oct 13, 2026

Reminder: Updated Commodity Process

As commodity proposal and report season begins, a quick reminder for CALS faculty and departments to visit the CALS Commodity Group Funding Information webpage. The page includes updated proposal and… 

Oct 13, 2026

Unclaimed or Incorrect Check Remittance Instructions

If your department receives a check that does not belong to your college or faculty, but is addressed to your departmental address, please immediately deliver the check to the University… 

Oct 13, 2026

Procurement Approval Request Form Reminders

Please review the following reminders regarding the Procurement Approval Request Form: Although optional, utilizing this tool is strongly recommended to streamline your procurement approval. 

Sep 16, 2026

CORE Support Newsletter: September 2026

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

Sep 15, 2026

Mandatory PCard Reconciler Refresher Training

CALS PCard Reconcilers who have not taken Reconciler training within the last two years should have received an email from Card Services and/or REPORTER regarding the PCard Reconciler Refresher Training.… 

Sep 15, 2026

Reminder: Federal Fiscal Year Ends September 30, 2026

As a reminder, similar to the state year-end close, the federal fiscal year ends September 30, 2026. Please note that once the federal fiscal year closes, charges cannot be moved… 

Sep 15, 2026

How to Determine if a Vendor is an Independent Contractor

An independent contractor is an individual who provides services to the University as a self-employed individual and conducts business under their Social Security Number (SSN) rather than a Tax Identification… 

Sep 15, 2026

CALS Prepayment Request Form: Now Live!

The process to request a prepayment has changed. Moving forward, purchasers who need to request a prepayment must submit the CALS Prepayment Request Form.  The CALS CORE Support team will… 

Sep 14, 2026

Travel Reporting: The Jeanne Clery Campus Safety Act

The Clery Act is a federal law that requires colleges and universities that receive federal funds to track and report certain campus crime and safety information. What does this mean…