Office of Sponsored Programs Roundtable Meeting

Thursday, November 16th, 2017, 10:00 AM, Procrastinator Theater

Guest Speakers

Angela Des Jardin: Thanks to Angela for the interesting and informative talk on the upcoming Solar Eclipse, August 21, 2017. Attached is a copy of Angela’s presentation and here is the link to the video:

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GSVv40M2aks

Downloadable from NASA: https://svs.gsfc.nasa.gov/cgibin/details.cgi?aid=11742

Mindy Brown: Shared Services in the College of Letters & Science. Thanks Mindy for the overview of the shared services in the CLS. Attached is a copy of the information presented by Mindy and contact her at [email protected] for any questions.

Central Office Updates

Laura Humberger: Update on document management project: The University continues to work towards a university wide document management system. Admissions will be processing applications both in paper and electronic format for the Fall 2017. In reviewing the best use of resources, the PCard scanning pilot project has been stopped and UBS will work with OSP to start a BPA scanning pilot project.

Update on new accounting standards for leases: The FY21 effective date for new standards may be delayed. An update will be provide as information becomes available.

Sara King: HR updates: HR is now hosting an HR Roundtable meeting instead of the HR Superusers. Invites and update have been provided by HR. See their website, http://www.montana.edu/hr/index.html for additional information or given them a call at 994-3651.

OSP Updates

Testing Services Agreements transition plan: Testing services will now be managed by OSP. The draft of the new plan is awaiting approval from VPRED. Any agreements >$10,000 in value will require an ePCF. These agreements will be assessed the standard 6% fee. Contact Leslie at [email protected] for any questions.

MREDI closeout: Reminder that all expenses must be spent and/or committed by June 30th. Submit an A-accrual for any committed expenses. Contact your OSP Fiscal Manager for any questions.

The Fall Roundtables are being planned. An Outlook invite will be sent as soon as scheduled.