A new framework for RA, TA, PA, and LSA tuition remission begins this fall, as part of fiscal year 2026 (FY26). A web page is available detailing the upcoming changes. Virtual office hours are also available April 30 and May 17 to learn more and ask questions.
Financial Information Management
Capital Equipment online Q&A sessions available starting October 2023
Question and answer sessions will review a specific Capital Equipment topic and provide an open forum for people to ask questions they might have. These optional sessions are open to all persons interested in understanding the Capital Equipment Policies and Procedures, including Department Property Administrators (DPAs), Primary Investigators, and Financial Specialists.
New Department Property Administrator training available in Canvas
As of fall 2023, a new self-paced Department Property Administrator (DPA) training course is available in Canvas. Registration is available through the OHRD website.
New “Find Capital Equipment Assets” WISER Tool
A new “Find Capital Equipment Assets” search tool for WISER is now available. This search tool is intended for DPA and financial staff usage. This allows departments to create their own ad hoc reporting on their capital equipment.
Capital Equipment Fabrication Request Form
Used to request equipment fabrication for a unique, special purpose, stand-alone piece of equipment. Completed form sent to Property Control.
Campus Physical Inventory Update
The “FY21 Physical Inventory Schedule” is now available on our Property Control page located under the section titled “Department Property Administrator Information”. Under the guidance of UW System policy 300-Interim 02, an extension was granted …
3031.C PCI Non-compliance Procedure
This procedure outlines the steps that occur if a merchant account is found to not be compliant with Payment Card Industry Data Security Standards (PCI DSS).
3077.1 Non-Sponsored Centralized Accounts Receivable Procedure
UW-Madison Non-Sponsored AR and Billing has a shared customer file managed centrally by the Division of Business Services (DoBS).
Refund of Receipts (RoRs) update
This communication is intended for departments that currently submit RoR requests to the Cash Management team for approval. Cash Management will be granting approval on a case-by-case basis for use of the voucher upload process …
Tracking COVID 19 activities in the accounting system (SFS)
Madison Advisory Council and Financial Managers: This communication is intended to outline how UW-Madison is tracking both expenses and refunds related to COVID-19 activities in SFS (Shared Financial System). COVID Account Codes UW-Madison has been …