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Fiscal Year-End 2024 Deadlines

April 11, 2024

Overview

Harvard's fiscal year 2024 will end on Sunday, June 30th, 2024. 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 FY2024 Transactions and Reporting.

Please read this document carefully as there have been several changes to closing dates and times that are different from years past.

FY24 year-end closing dates:

Closing Closing Date Journal Deadline
First Friday, July 5th 2:00 p.m.
Second Friday, July 12th 2:00 p.m.
Third Friday, July 19th 2:00 p.m.
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Contract Management Services

April 11, 2024

Are you interested in outsourcing your contract management and review needs? The Office of Contract Management offers fee-based services to the Harvard Community including prioritized drafting, redlining, negotiating of contracts, contract entry into and management through the University-wide Buy-to-Pay contract management tool, and more.... Read more about Contract Management Services

Cloud/Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) Contract Review Training - May 7th

April 11, 2024

Most of Harvard’s technology contracts (and many non-technology contracts) now have a cloud component – meaning that Harvard’s critical tools and data are being hosted offsite on computers not fully controlled by Harvard. Harvard is often required to use vendor forms/templates for these contracts, but these documents are generally very one-sided.... Read more about Cloud/Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) Contract Review Training - May 7th

A New Strategic Procurement Website is Coming!

April 11, 2024

We are excited to share that the launch of the new Strategic Procurement website is approaching! A dedicated team in Financial Administration and Harvard Web Publishing has been diligently working to deliver a website that is functional, accessible, and simple to navigate. In the coming weeks, we will have a single place for the Harvard community to easily find and access Strategic Procurement's services and resources throughout the B2P and travel lifecycles.... Read more about A New Strategic Procurement Website is Coming!