Policies and Processes
Handbook of Business Procedures
See University-wide accounting policies in the Handbook of Business Procedures from Accounting and Financial Management.
Administrative Charge To Auxiliary And Designated Fund Units
A rate of 5% will be assessed on all qualifying expenses of auxiliary and designated fund units. The current rate of 5%, plus investment income earned on balances for these units, reimburses the University for direct and indirect administrative services.
Budget Office Review of Certain Salary Changes
Contained within the University of Texas System Budget Rules and Procedures are certain items requiring approval by UT System Administration and/or the Board of Regents.
Guidelines for Reviewing Transfer of Funds
See fund transfer guidelines for E&G and Non-E&G accounts. Types of funds covered include instructional funds, indirect cost funds, and more.
Lapsing Policy for FYE Balances
Effective fiscal year ending August 31, 2009, there will be no institutional lapsing. Under the previous lapsing policy, all fiscal year ending balances for certain fund types were lapsed. This document outlines the new policy.
New Account Requests
Financial Accounting and Reporting (FAR) services include creating new budget groups and subaccounts, assigning budget groups to new units, and closing accounts.