The controller’s office is pleased to introduce paperless P-card statement submissions to Wells Fargo beginning this month. Starting Monday, March 18, the feature will be available to all cardholders. Submission can be done from any computer, phone (Android or Apple) or mobile device (Android or Apple). Using the new receipt-imaging feature means no more lost receipts. […]
Controller's Office
New Departmental Barnes & Noble Purchase Policy
To facilitate easier transaction coding and to improve financial controls, the controller’s office has asked Barnes & Noble to discontinue having open departmental accounts at the University bookstore, according to Eric Barger, controller. Department purchases should instead be made with a University-issued P-card. The business purpose of purchases should be documented in the P-card reconciliation. […]
Rowena Bramlette Retirement Reception, March 1
Please join the Office of Financial Affairs as we say goodbye to Rowena Bramlette, assistant vice president for budgeting. We will honor Rowena for her contributions to the University of Portland in a retirement reception to be held at the Pilot House on Friday, March 1, from 3:30 to 5 p.m. All University employees are […]
Tri-Met Passes No Longer Available at Public Safety
For many years, the University has been able to sell Tri-Met bus and light rail passes through the Office of Public Safety, including subsidized monthly passes. Unfortunately, due to the imposition of new federal taxes on transportation discounts and changes in Tri-Met administrative processes, we can no longer offer this benefit to our students, faculty, […]
Come A-Caroling, Dec. 16
All faculty and staff are invited to join in caroling at Assumption Village, a North Portland senior and assisted living facility, on Sunday, December 16, from 1 to 2 p.m. There will be treats, song books, and the incomparable Maureen Briare on piano. To join the fun or get more information, contact Ellen Radcliffe, controller’s […]
Holiday Information From The Controller
With the holidays rapidly approaching, the controller’s office would like to make the campus community aware of the following: Please keep in mind that, while department funds may be used to sponsor holiday parties and events, they may NOT be used to purchase holiday gifts for staff, faculty, or student employees. Those who approve such […]
New Oregon Payroll Tax: What To Expect
Beginning in July of this year, the State of Oregon is levying a 0.1% state-wide transit tax on all salaries and wages. UP employees will see a new deduction code, “SWT” (for state-wide transit) on paychecks beginning July 20. The July 5 and 10 paychecks are payments for work performed in June and are, therefore, […]
Fiscal Year Dates, Reminders
The University’s fiscal year ends on Thursday, June 30, and there are some important dates and reminders to note: Expenses submitted prior to June 30 which are for travel or events occurring in fiscal year 2017 will be accrued, and paid against the fiscal year 2017 budget. Reimbursement and Payment Request forms to be paid […]
New Mileage Reimbursement Rate For 2016
Beginning January 1, 2016, the University is adjusting its mileage reimbursement rate to $0.54/mile in accordance with IRS rules, according to Eric Barger, controller. Miles driven in 2015 will be reimbursed at the then- effective rate of $0.575/mile. Miles driven in 2015 must be submitted for reimbursement by the end of February, 2016. For more […]
Fiscal Year Dates, Reminders
The University’s fiscal year ends on Tuesday, June 30, and there are some important dates and reminders to note: Expenses submitted prior to June 30 which are for travel or events occurring in fiscal year 2016 will be accrued, and paid against the fiscal year 2016 budget. Reimbursement and Payment Request forms to be paid […]