June 4, 2025
OHIO-DAN Mid-Year Pause and P.O.U.R.
Join the OHIO Digital Accessibility Network (OHIO-DAN) for a relaxed, mid-year check-in on Thursday, June 26 at 4 PM EST on the
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June 4, 2025
Fiscal Yearend Close – Important Dates and Steps
As we approach the close of the fiscal year on June 30, June is a critical month for campus finance administrators. It’s the time to tie up loose ends, ensure accurate reporting, and begin the closeout process.
June 4, 2025
Fiscal Year-End – PCard Transactions
All PCard transactions dated on or before June 30, 2025 (FY25) must be substantiated and submitted for approval in Concur by Monday, July 21.
June 3, 2025
FY25 Year-End Reminder – Invoice Approvals in BobcatBUY
As we approach the close of Fiscal Year 2025 (FY25), it’s essential to ensure that all invoices are approved in a timely manner. All FY25 invoices must be approved through Department Approval in BobcatBUY no later than Monday, July 28.
June 3, 2025
Supplier Management Transformation: Progress on PaymentWorks Implementation
The Finance Department is pleased to share an update on the successful implementation of PaymentWorks, the University’s new supplier management portal. Since its launch, the platform has significantly improved how we onboard and manage supplier information, making the process more secure, efficient, and transparent.
June 3, 2025
Managing Overspent Balances and Ensuring Timely Closeout of Sponsored and Internal Awards
To maintain compliance and ensure accurate financial reporting, it is essential that all Sponsored, Internal, and Cost Share awards—managed through the Grants Accounting system, and using the Project-Task-Award (PTA) account number are closely monitored to avoid overspending and are closed promptly once the project or funding period ends.
June 3, 2025
Heads-Up, Travelers: Airlines Are Updating Their Check-In Process — Here’s What You Need to Know
With summer travel season in full swing, airlines are making several updates to their check-in processes, and it’s important for our campus community to stay informed — especially if you’ve got upcoming flights for study abroad programs, research travel, or conferences.
June 3, 2025
BobcatBUY Unavailable for Upgrade July 11 through July 13
BobcatBUY will be unavailable due to scheduled maintenance for the 25.2 release upgrade beginning Friday, July 11th at 9:00 PM EST through Sunday, July 13th at 12:00 PM (noon) EST.
May 16, 2025
BobcatBuy (BCB) - Managing POs at Year-end & Pre-entry of FY26 POs Open May 5, 2025
The pre-entry of FY26 requisitions (req) can now be submitted using the Accounting Date field in BCB as of May 5, 2025. To create a FY26 req, use 7/1/2025 as the Accounting Date, and the Purchase Order (PO) will be sent to suppliers on July 1.
May 14, 2025
Petty Cash Fund and Change Fund Reconciliations (FY25)
As we approach the close of the fiscal year, it’s important to ensure that all petty cash and change fund accounts are properly accounted for and reconciled. These funds are considered part of the university’s assets and must be verified and reported as part of year-end financial statements.