Budget & Fiscal News - May 2026 | Campus Controller's Office

Budget & Fiscal News - May 2026

Updates

Grant Accounting Portfolio Updates in Research Financial Services

Over the past several years, Research Financial Services has strengthened and refined our overall operations. We have focused on increasing stability, expanding leadership capacity, and building a cohesive team across our functional areas, all to ensure the highest level of service and continuity for campus.

Review Now: Updated Sponsored Research Administration Guidance

The Departmental Financial Management Guide’s chapter on "Sponsored Research Administration" has been updated. All staff on the CU ��ý�� campus with sponsored research responsibilities are encouraged to review the chapter to ensure that current internal processes align with the latest guidance.

Get a Head Start on Fiscal Year-End Tasks

It’s that time of year again! Fiscal year-end is just around the corner. What can you do now to get ready for June 30? Here are a few tips and upcoming dates to get you started.

Announcing Staff Changes

Find out about recent changes to the Budget and Finance team, including staff in the Office of Budget and Fiscal Planning and the Campus Controller's Office.

Training and Events

We’re updating guidance on what expenses are (and aren’t) allowable during sabbatical, and we want to focus on what would be most helpful for you. Please share your thoughts in this quick 2–3 minute survey. Tell us what's missing or confusing so we can address it in our guidance.

During this session, we will cover the timeline and step‑by‑step instructions for completing DAICR splits, along with a live demonstration of the DAICR report. We will also review Account 410100 (payroll suspense), including common issues and available support to help departments resolve and prevent payroll posting errors.��

During this session, we will discuss which essential accounting tasks you may need to complete in order to close your FY26 books. We will also share information regarding what resources are available to assist you and your department in making this a successful year-end close.��

*If you do not have an @colorado.edu account, please email carol.shannon@colorado.edu to register.

Compliance Corner: Custom Training Built for Your Department

Our team will work directly with a lead member of your finance team to create targeted training that addresses your department’s unique operational processes, pain points, compliance risks, and day-to-day realities.

We've made it easier than ever to boost your finance, research administration, or accounting expertise. The Training & Resource Hub brings together high-quality courses, live sessions, and key resources—for both departmental and sponsored project needs—in one simple, organized spot. Bookmark the page today!

������ý����

Search

Other ways to search: