Winter Break Deadlines

In order to be considered for processing before the Winter Break begins, please note the following deadlines:

• Travel Claims should be delivered to Financial Support Services no later than 5:00 PM on Friday, 12/04/2009
• Invoices should be delivered to Financial Support Services no later than 5:00 PM on Friday, 12/11/2009
• Refund Requests (formerly Type 08 disbursements processed by the Bursar) should be delivered to Financial Support Services no later than 5:00 PM on Thursday, 12/17/2009
• Transfer forms should be delivered to Financial Support Services no later than 5:00 PM on Friday, 12/18/09.   

As always, we will make every attempt to provide assistance with emergency situations.

Please make arrangements to pick up any special handling checks from FSS no later than NOON on Wednesday, 12/23/09.

Per Diem Rate Changes

The Government Services Administration has posted revisions to the per diem rates which are effective for travel beginning on and after October 1, 2009.  Although there are changes for specific destinations, there is also an increase in the tiers for meals and incidentals.  The changes for the tiers rates are as follows:.

Current Rate                                                    Effective 10/1/09
$39 ($9. 75 –1/4 day)                                      $46 ($11.50–1/4 day)
$44 ($11.00–1/4 day)                                      $51 ($12.75–1/4 day)
$49 ($12.25–1/4 day)                                      $56 ($14.00–1/4 day)
$54 ($13.50–1/4 day)                                      $61 ($15.25–1/4 day)
$59 ($14.75–1/4 day)                                      $66 ($16.50–1/4 day)
$64 ($16.00–1/4 day)                                      $71 ($17.75–1/4 day)

Please review the GSA website,

http://www.gsa.gov/Portal/gsa/ep/contentView.do?contentId=17943&contentType=GSA_BASIC&queryYEAR=2009

for the current per diem rates for travel. If there are questions, please contact Merla Davis or Sandra Clarkson at 325-3021.

For Those Departments Who Charge Sales Tax

On Wednesday April 1, 2009 the Oklahoma sales tax rate for the OU Norman Campus will increase from 8% to 8.25%. 

The tax rate will consist of:
State     4.50%
City        3.50%
County    .25%  New
            8.25%

Please make sure that any cash registers are adjusted by the start of business on April 1. 

If you have any questions, please contact Shelly Rolland at Financial Support Services 325-3021.

Travel Mileage Rate

As of 1/1/09 travel mileage is calculated at 55.0 cents per mile. Click here for more travel information.

Financial Statement Reconciliation Classes Available

Financial Support Services will be offering Financial Statement Reconciliation Classes. Click here for more information and the class schedule.

HB1804

A temporary injunction has been granted to delay the effective date of the portion of HB1804 pertaining to services provided in the State of Oklahoma. The HB1804 guidelines communicated on 5/29/08 are on hold until further notice.
HB 1804 Information and FAQ's

PeopleSoft News

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