Harvard Cybersecurity Advisory: Deepfakes

March 14, 2024

When it comes to digital media, seeing is no longer believing. Using “deepfake” technologies, it is now possible to convincingly mimic another person’s appearance and voice in real time. Cybercriminals are taking advantage of this new capability to target large institutions for financial gain.... Read more about Harvard Cybersecurity Advisory: Deepfakes

New University-Issued Card Policy and Training

January 11, 2024

The Office of the Controller and Strategic Procurement's Travel, Reimbursement, and Card Services have released a new University-Issued Card Policy effective January 1, 2024.

This new policy formalizes and combines previously existing policies, processes, and practices into one policy which will be helpful for cardholders and card administrators, as well as those that prepare, approve, and oversee, cards that are issued by Harvard.... Read more about New University-Issued Card Policy and Training

Revised Financial Systems Access Policy

May 11, 2023

The Financial Systems Access Policy has been updated with a 5/1/2023 revision date. The changes to the policy reflect PCard roles with the transition of the PCard to Concur.

Revised Lease Accounting Policy

February 9, 2023

The Lease Accounting Policy has been updated with a July 1, 2022 revision date. The changes to the policy reflect FASB regulations and expands on definitions as well as lease types for both Harvard as the lessee or lessor. The financial lease assessment threshold has also been increased. A summary of the changes can be found under the policy quick view menu.... Read more about Revised Lease Accounting Policy

Overview of Harvard University Finances Course – Virtual Offering Now Available for Enrollment

February 10, 2022

The Office of Financial Strategy and Planning is excited to announce Open Enrollment for the Overview of Harvard University Finances Course.... Read more about Overview of Harvard University Finances Course – Virtual Offering Now Available for Enrollment

Upcoming TCM Contract Manager Workshop

July 15, 2021

The Strategic Procurement (SP) Contracts Team is holding a TCM Contract Manager Workshop on August 3, 2021 from 10:30 – 11:45 am EDT. This live, instructor led workshop is for Contract Managers using TCM as a repository or anyone else who wants to learn more about accessing contracts in TCM and covers the following topics:... Read more about Upcoming TCM Contract Manager Workshop

Overview of Harvard University Finances Course – Virtual Offerings Now Available for Enrollment

May 13, 2021

The Office of Financial Strategy and Planning is excited to announce Open Enrollment for the Overview of Harvard University Finances Course. The goal of this class is to provide Harvard Community Members with a clearer picture of how Harvard's finances work.... Read more about Overview of Harvard University Finances Course – Virtual Offerings Now Available for Enrollment

Fiscal Year-End 2021 Deadlines

April 19, 2021

Overview

Harvard's fiscal year 2021 will end on Wednesday, June 30, 2021. As in the past, the University will close the books through a series of steps called "closings". Download a printable version of the Summary Schedule for FY2021 Transactions and Reporting.

Please note the FY2021 year-end closing dates:

First closing: Thursday, July 1st
Second closing: Friday, July 9th
Third closing: Friday, July 16th

Financial Administration (FAD) 2020/2021 Winter Recess Schedule and Year-End Deadlines

December 7, 2020

The University will be in recess from Monday, December 21, 2020 until Monday, January 4, 2021. The following table lists the special processing deadlines, cutoff dates, and system and support availability, leading up to and throughout the winter recess.... Read more about Financial Administration (FAD) 2020/2021 Winter Recess Schedule and Year-End Deadlines

Reminder – Expenses for Remote Work

June 11, 2020

As a reminder, per the Business Expense Reimbursement Policy, purchases of office furniture/peripheral equipment and supplies for use at home are not allowed. Any exceptions must be approved by School Financial Dean or Unit equivalent.

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