New Hires, Name Hire Date Title Department Alexander Isely 2/26/24 Compliance Auditor Internal Audit Evanthia Tully 2/29/24 Strategic Sourcing Specialist UPST, Promotions, Name Title Department Rob Hyde Senior Accounts Payable Manager UPST Kelsey McCauley Procurement and Bank Card Manager UPST Joseph Skrzek Assistant VP of Budget & Planning Management & Fiscal Affairs, Departures, Name Departure Date Title Department Sumera Bhatti 3/16/24 Business Associate UPST
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The University is required to follow guidelines from the Government Accounting Standards Board (GASB). However, GASB is most focused on state and local governments because public colleges and universities only represent a small fraction of government entities. The National Association of College and University Business Officers (NACUBO) fills the gap by issuing guidance on how public colleges and…
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March 12th marked a significant milestone for UMPO as the UPST Interns took center stage at the UMass Club at One Beacon Street in Boston to deliver a stellar presentation to the EMT (Executive Management Team). Divided into two groups, each group completed a deep dive into the operations of two significant companies, Flywire and Nelnet. Throughout months of research, one group focused on the…, Flywire, , while the other delved into the world of, Nelnet, . Flywire, currently servicing Dartmouth, Lowell, and Boston, and Nelnet, exclusively serving Amherst, play vital roles in the student tuition payment process. The presentations not only showcased the companies but also highlighted the interns' diverse skill set. From practical data modeling to campus outreach, brand compliance, and team collaboration, they demonstrated their skills from both the…
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Watch President Meehan's recent 2024 SOTU address, in which he highlights the University's growing early college programs, which boast nearly 600 high school students across eleven high schools, and related strategies to ensure that the greatest tool for social and economic mobility, a four-year college degree, remains achievable for students from all backgrounds in Massachusetts.
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On March 6th, the President’s Office proudly hosted an empowering event in honor of International Women's Day, featuring UMass Lowell’s Chancellor Julie Chen as the distinguished guest speaker. The event aimed to celebrate the achievements of women, foster discussions on gender equality, and inspire meaningful action within our organization. Throughout the event, Chancellor Chen delivered an…
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On March 13th, in anticipation of the upcoming Solar Eclipse on April 8, 2024, the UMPO hosted a special in person "Tell Your Story” event featuring Peter Hughes from UITS. Peter took us on a journey through the history and types of eclipses, unraveling the mysteries behind these celestial phenomena. Peter shared his personal adventure during the 2017 Eclipse, including the epic family road trip…
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At the Board Meeting on December 12th, the UMass Board of Trustees approved the Fiscal Year 2023 Annual Financial Report. The report includes financial highlights and accomplishments during the year alongside the audited Financial Statements. The Annual Financial Report plays a key role in financial transparency and meeting regulatory requirements. The approval of the Annual Financial Report is…
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This Year’s DEIA Annual Report, In 2023, the Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility team continued to work on growing our educational event series as well as our Diversity Event Calendar. We have captured some analytics based on the last 12 months in our 2023 DEIA Annual Report . We were excited to offer our first in-person DEIA event in November – Diwali – and have some exciting plans for another in-person cultural…, January Diversity Events Calendar, The DEIA Communications team keeps a calendar of upcoming diversity awareness months and days recognized either nationally or internationally due to their cultural, historical, or religious significance. , Month-Long Events, National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month Poverty in America Awareness Month, Date-Specific Events, Thursday, January 4: World Braille Day Monday, January 15: Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Sunday, January 21: World Religion Day Saturday, January 27: International Holocaust Remembrance Day The DEIA Communications team is sending out individual communications around the following awareness events this month: Martin Luther King Day, National Day of Service International Holocaust Remembrance Day
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New Hires, Name Title Department David Asante Sr. Compliance Auditor Internal Audit Mike Costa Sr. Applications Developer UITS, Retiring, Name Title Department Dawna McIntyre Associate Counsel Office of General Counsel (OGC), Departures, Name Title Department Keith Boisseau IT Operations Manager UITS Joseph Fontecchio Director of Dev Ops & Networking UITS Juanita McKenzie Accounts Payable Clerk UPST
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UMass has tax obligations when making certain payments to Foreign Nationals. The University recently transitioned to Sprintax Calculus to assist with this. Sprintax Calculus (Sprintax) is a cloud-based solution used to ensure U.S. tax compliance when making payments to Foreign Nationals. This includes students, employees, independent contractors, researchers, and teachers. This can be confusing…, The determination of U.S. tax withholding depends on several factors:, U.S. Tax Residency Status:, The tax residency status of individuals is a crucial aspect in determining how the individual is treated., Nature of Income:, Whether the income is deemed U.S. or foreign-sourced holds significant weight in the tax calculation process., Type of Income:, Taking into account the various types of income will ensure accurate and compliant tax calculations., Eligibility for Tax Treaty Benefits:, Individuals may be eligible for tax treaty benefits, and these benefits can be assessed and applied where applicable., Key features that contribute substantial value to both central and campus operations include:, Tax Residency Determination:, Sprintax aids in determining the tax residency status of foreign nationals., Income Tax Treaty Eligibility:, The platform evaluates eligibility for income tax treaty benefits, streamlining the compliance process., Nonresident Tax Withholding:, Sprintax calculates nonresident tax withholding, ensuring compliance with IRS regulations., Tax Form Generation and Filing Assistance:, The platform assists in generating and filing tax forms and returns, simplifying a typically intricate process., Integration Capabilities:, Sprintax can integrate tax status determination with tax return preparation software, creating an efficient and streamlined workflow. Moving forward, the next steps involve leveraging Sprintax technology to enhance effectiveness through process improvement and integration. This forward-looking approach ensures that the University community benefits from a robust and compliant tax reporting…
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