University at Buffalo

Financial Policies

Policies dealing with accounting for and managing University assets.

Policy content is the responsibility of the executive listed on the first page of each policy. Please contact the Responsible office noted in the Contact Information section near the end of the policy if you have questions about interpretation or content.

Type

Title

Summary

Credit/Debit Card Merchant Requirements

Credit/debit card payments must be processed in an efficient, consistent, secure, and controlled manner in compliance with the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard. Compliance is the entire institution’s responsibility with duties and…

Disclosure of all Funds Generated Through the Use of University Faculty or Staff Time and/or the Use of University Facilities

University faculty and staff must disclose all funds generated through the use of University faculty or staff time and/or use of University equipment or facilities.

Financial Management of Service Centers

This policy provides guidelines for the financial management of service centers to ensure accurate cost allocation, consistent billing practices that document costs, charges, and billing rates, and where applicable, compliance with federal government…

General University Service Fee

A General University Service Fee (GUSF) is charged on revenue deposited in State IFR, UBF, RF, or CDS accounts.

Managing University Equipment

This policy outlines the requirements for identifying and recording University equipment and establishes guidelines for equipment security and accountability.

Moving Expense Reimbursement

Departmental funds may be used to reimburse certain expenses incurred by new appointees when transporting themselves, their families, and household goods and personal effects to their new place of residence.

Recycled Paper Policy

The University at Buffalo requires all copy paper, janitorial paper, and other paper supplies be composed of 100% post-consumer recycled content to the maximum extent possible.

Red Flags Identity Theft Prevention

Requirements of the Federal Trade Commission’s Red Flags Rule which must be followed when extending credit to individuals for services provided by the University.

Setting Fees, Fines, Deposits and SC.pdf

Setting Fees, Fines, Deposits, and Service Charges

This document provides a description of the three categories of fees, general principles applicable to campus fees, steps to establish or modify existing fees, and timetable for fee approvals.