Season's Greetings!

This issue of the newsletter includes the following items:

* Centralized Petty Cash has moved locations!      
* Check out the New FM Cash Handling Webpage!      
* Updated Machinery & Equipment Sales/Use Tax Exemption Web Page      
* MyFD Transactions is going live      
* eProcurement upgrade rolled out to campus as planned!         
* eTravel - ARIBA Travel and Expense is just around the corner!         
* Web-to-Print Initiative Milestone          
* Posters NOW AVAILABLE from Dawg Prints (formerly Copy Centers)

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Centralized Petty Cash has moved locations!

Effective November 17th, Petty Cash moved from the Purchasing and Accounting Building (3917 University Way NE) to a closer and more accessible campus location at Student Fiscal Services (Schmitz 129).  The move will benefit you by providing extended hours of operation (Monday through Friday, 9 am to 5 pm), single location for cash related needs, and a closer location to central campus.

If you have any questions please contact Marisa Martin at 206-221-5950, or e-mail sfshelp@u.washington.edu

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FM has a new Cash Handling Webpage!

We have a new webpage that consolidates all of the cash handling guidance and information available for processes administered in FM.  Not only does this page address the various procedures involved in collecting cash, it also links to best practices for establishing strong internal controls.

Please contact Sandie Rosko at 685-3517 or sandier@u.washington.edu with any questions or comments.  We are in the process of developing a class to review this material in person, so please look for that in the coming months.

http://www.washington.edu/admin/finmgmt/sfs/cash/cash.html

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Updated Machinery & Equipment Sales/Use Tax Exemption Web Page

If you are a regular user of the M&E Tax Exemption, please visit our updated site!  We've changed the order of contents, added additional detail, and added more examples.   Please email Erin Fay at erinc1@u.washington.edu with questions/comments.

http://www.washington.edu/admin/eio/tax.exemption.html

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MyFD TRANSACTIONS IS GOING LIVE!

MyFD transactions is going live!  That's right, an initial group of users will begin using the online transfer functionality beginning in December 3, 2008.  The rest of campus will be able to begin using the new functionality in January 2009.  Administrator and general campus training will be offered beginning in January.  Keep a lookout for our training announcements and get ready to start using a great tool!

If you have any questions about implementation, training or timelines please contact Dawna Grand at 221-5486, dgrand@u.washington.edu or myfdhelp@u.washington.edu.

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eProcurement upgrade rolled out to campus as planned!

The eProcurement team is proud to announce our successful rolled out of the new version of Ariba 9.1 on October 13, 2008. Please visit to use our new system at  http://www.washington.edu/admin/stores/eprocurement Though successful, the team is aware of a few pending issues, which we will be working on over the next several weeks. Please see http://www.washington.edu/admin/stores/eprocurement/upgrade.html for the known issues and the status of the fixes.

For additional questions please contact the eProcurement Help desk at 206 685-3558 or eprocure@u.washington.edu

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eTravel - ARIBA Travel and Expense is just around the corner!

The eTravel project is winding down and the implementation of ARIBA Travel and Expense is fast approaching.  ARIBA Travel and Expense automates the entry of travel reimbursements and required approvals in a user friendly web application.  This will enhance the ability to track the status of a reimbursement for you and travelers.  Following on-line approvals, ARIBA Travel and Expense will integrate with the Purchasing System (PAS) to automatically generate payment.

For more information, including a list of the benefits of ARIBA Travel and Expense, Contacts and the Implementation plan timeline, please visit: https://www.washington.edu/admin/finserv/travel/eproject.html

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Web-to-Print Initiative Milestone

Creative Communications launched a new online ordering system on October 15th featuring business cards, letterhead, envelopes and notepads featuring the new UW graphic identity. The software system will provide direct link from order to production. To try yourself, go to www.creatcom.washington.edu and place an order!

For more information, contact Eric Mosher at mosher@u.washington.edu or 3-0575

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Posters NOW AVAILABLE from Dawg Prints (formerly Copy Centers)

Congrats to the CMU Dawg Prints Team for completing equipment testing to now offer Big, Bold, Beautiful, wide-format prints at the best price on- or off-campus!  Prints up to 60" wide and as long as you wish are available, with optional foam core mounting and lamination.  Free delivery is also available!  Simply e-mail your image or artwork to posters@u.washington.edu

For more information, contact Katy Folk-Way at kfolk@u.washington.edu or 206-543-3481