• Reference Checks
    Before finalizing candidate assessments, it is essential to complete meaningful reference and credential checks.  Clarify the nature of the references’ relationship with the applicant.  Candidates have a stake in suggesting those who will speak favorably of their abilities, and it is important to contact references capable of providing a balanced perspective. It is useful to speak to current and…
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  • Systems and Manager Approvals
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  • Ethics & Fraud Awareness Center
    Hotline/Fraud Reporting, 774-528-0204  EthicsFraudHotline@umassp.edu Ethics and Fraud Hotline Web Portal 
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  • Internal Audit Resources
    Note:, Links from this page to non-University sites do not imply University endorsement of the site’s products or services., Board Approved Policies, The Board of Trustees has published several policies on Fiscal and General Administrative Procedures.  They can be reviewed at the  Board of Trustees Policies  page., Audit Organizations/Information, Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) Boston Chapter of Certified Fraud Examiners Boston Chapter of the IIA Southern New England Chapter of the IIA Information Systems Audit & Control Association (ISACA) Association of College & University Auditors Committee of Sponsoring Org’s of the Treadway Commission EDUCAUSE International…, State of Massachusetts, Mass State Auditor’s Office Mass State Comptroller
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  • Contact Internal Audit
    For general questions or additional information about University Internal Audit, please contact us at:, University Internal Audit, 50 Washington Street Westborough, MA 01581  Suite 3000 Phone: 774-528-0200 Fax: +1(508) 475-9707
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  • Tax Records and Documents
    You may receive tax forms from UMass, your employer or other sources. For more information about the specific forms, see  Tax Forms . If you are a nonresident alien, the following documents will assist you in completing your tax returns. , No matter how or when you file, you should keep a copy of your tax return and all supporting documents for at least four calendar years. , Copies of prior tax year’s federal and state tax returns Personal information including: Legal name Birth date Social Security number (SSN) or Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN) Records of your earnings (W-2 forms, 1042-S forms or other income forms) UMass students/scholars/employees can access electronic W-2 through HR Direct Self Service, and 1042-S through Sprintax Calculus Tax…
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  • Nonresident Alien Taxation Frequently Asked Questions
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  • Add or Update a Foreign Supplier
    To conduct business with a supplier, the entity or individual must be onboarded and have an active Supplier Number in the UMass Supplier Database. Department users will use, one, form to request foreign suppliers through the, BuyWays Supplier Request Form, . , Log In to BuyWays on the Procurement Systems Page., The Supplier Request Form - Foreign Entity & Individual job aid details how to use the BuyWays Supplier Request Form to onboard a new foreign supplier.  After the Supplier Request Form is completed and submitted by the department, the UPST will vet the supplier request and invite, proxy, and or update the information requested within the supplier record., Nonresident Alien Tax Withholding, The paperwork required to add a foreign supplier is dependent upon the foreign supplier’s immigration status and the nature of the payment. Use checklists and flowcharts below to assist you in defining the nature of the payment. Section 1441 requires withholding agents to withhold tax on payments made to the nonresident aliens for U.S. tax purposes. As a withholding agent, University of…, U.S. source, or, foreign source, based on multiple criteria.  Most types of, U.S. source, income received by a nonresident alien are subject to U.S. tax of 30%. The tax is generally withheld from the payment made to the nonresident alien. A reduced rate, including exemption, may apply if there is a tax treaty between the nonresident alien's country of residence and the United States. Generally, services performed, in , the U.S. ( honorarium , speaker, consultant, performer), scholarship/fellowship, royalties/licenses (i.e. the right to use images, films, music, arts, text, copyrights, patents, software licenses, or other intellectual property), prize, award, and human subject payment. These U.S. sourced payments are subject to 30% of federal income tax withholding in the absence of income tax treaty benefits…, foreign source, , it will not be subject to U.S. tax. Generally, goods purchasing, services performed outside the U.S. ( honorarium , speaker, consultant, performer), rental location outside the U.S.
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  • Careers at the President's Office
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  • Treasurer's Office Training
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