BFS Unit or Topic Question Category
General Accounting My department has a ledger entry that has charged for NSFAS. What is that, and who do I contact to ask about it?
OMB Uniform Guidance What happened to A-110, A-21, and A-133 and the other 5 OMB Circulars?
Procurement Services How do I justify Price Reasonableness?
Procurement Services When does a purchase have to go out to bid?
Controller's Office Can a faculty member use discretionary funds to pay an employee?
Procurement Services When do I need a quote in Gateway?
General Accounting What are the restrictions on Patent Funds (68800)?
OMB Uniform Guidance When did the new guidance go into effect?
Procurement Services How do I justify profit in a federal non-competitive justification?
Procurement Services Is it ok for me to sign a quote, proposal or contract, even for catering, hotel, or other event-related contracts on behalf of UCSB or UC?
Controller's Office What should we do when a large donor gets a parking citation while attending a meeting on campus?
Procurement Services How do I pay or process Honoraria?
General Accounting Can the department charge an expense to a Provision Account?
OMB Uniform Guidance Where can I access the new Uniform Guidance?
Procurement Services What about Auctions?
General Accounting How do I establish an Agency Account?
Procurement Services Can a faculty member buy software for personal use with department money?
Equipment Management What will happen under State agreements?
Procurement Services If a Consultant determines a product or service is required as a result of the work they perform, can they provide it?
General Accounting If the department is expecting to receive money via a Bank of America wire transfer, what is the procedure?
OMB Uniform Guidance What does each Subpart cover?
Procurement Services What about Sponsorships or Donations?
General Accounting Can an income fund (6XXXX) be used to pay an academic salary from Sub-0?
Procurement Services Is a Purchase Order a Contract?
OMB Uniform Guidance How are the Federal agencies implementing the OMB Uniform Guidance?
Procurement Services Who can sign contracts or quotes?
Procurement Services How do I know if I pay an invoice on a Miscellaneous Direct Payment Request form or a Purchase Order?
Procurement Services A faculty member in our department wants to enter into a Services Agreement, but I think it may be Research. How do I proceed?
Procurement Services Will Best Buy take a Walk-In Purchase Order?
General Accounting How does one make a change in department name or reporting relationship?