What & Why
Departments are required to retain complete and readily accessible supporting documentation for all journal entries submitted through JET. This documentation is essential to demonstrate the accuracy, validity, and business purpose of each entry.
As a global institution, our university regularly engages with individuals from around the world, whether as employees, students, researchers, lecturers, or vendors. With that global reach comes the responsibility to comply with U.S. tax laws that apply specifically to nonresident aliens (NRAs).
Passport. Per Diem. Prepared. Go! Your pre-flight cheat sheet for smooth, stress-free international travel this Spring/Summer 2026.
1. Register Your Trip
At Ohio University, there are two separate account structures: the General Ledger and the Grants Module structure known as Project-Task-Award (P-T-A).
In our previous Business Matters article, we introduced the foundational accounting equation:
As vacation season approaches, many of us will be traveling for work, personal time, or both. Whether you’re headed across the state or abroad, a little preparation can go a long way in keeping University data and devices secure.
Before You Go
BobcatBUY 26.1 release is going live on 3/30/2026 and brings a refreshed look to the Service Agreement and Payment Request forms.
Several enhancements were implemented across the OBI Finance and Human Resource dashboards last month, aimed at improving data visibility and making it easier for users to access the information.
BobcatBUY 26.1 release is going live on 3/30/2026 and brings a refreshed look to the Service Agreement and Payment Request forms.
In Article 1 of the Accounting Series, we introduced accounting as a system for understanding how money, resources, and obligations flow through the university. Now it’s time to explore the foundation of all accounting, the accounting formula.