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Contracting Out for Covered Services: A Refresher

By Staff Writer - December 5, 2025

**Please note the Updated Date and Time**

On Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 11:00 AM (PST), the Procurement and ELR Groups will host a Mini Tune‑Up on Contracting Out for Covered Services.

This is a broad overview of Article 5 and Covered Services, discuss common misconceptions, answer questions, and will include some specifics on catering. Join us to get the latest policy updates, practical examples, and tips to stay compliant on event‑related spend.

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Featured Post

Contracting Out for Covered Services: A Refresher

By Staff Writer - December 5, 2025

**Please note the Updated Date and Time**

On Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 11:00 AM (PST), the Procurement and ELR Groups will host a Mini Tune‑Up on Contracting Out for Covered Services.

This is a broad overview of Article 5 and Covered Services, discuss common misconceptions, answer questions, and will include some specifics on catering. Join us to get the latest policy updates, practical examples, and tips to stay compliant on event‑related spend.

Read moreContracting Out for Covered Services: A Refresher

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ERS Updates

By Staff Writer - November 13, 2025

On Monday, November 17, the EMF team hosted “ERS: Navigating FAU and CCOA in the Fall 2025 Release.”

What’s new:

  • The OFC transition introduced the Common Chart of Accounts (CCOA) beginning July 2025.
  • This ERS cycle includes two formats because it covers payroll from June–September 2025:
    • June 2025 payroll appears as the legacy FAU chartstring.
    • July–September 2025 payroll appears as CCOA.
       

Topics Covered:

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