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September 3, 2021
New WorkForce Time Clocks to be Installed

In August, OIT replaced the current WorkForce time clocks across multiple campuses.  The University is opting to replace these clocks for several reasons: they are nearing the end of their life span, they are prone to failure (the magnetic stripe reader is a common issue), the current model is no longer sold, and support is being phased out

September 3, 2021
Year End Balance Rollforward

FY21 financial activity has now been rolled forward. FY22 results should now be correct.

The ADJ 2021-21 period contains the following FY21 activity:

September 3, 2021
Purchasing Services Announcement

Please note: Purchasing Services is once again without a manager, in addition to several other vacant positions. Our processing times for RFPs, contracts, and service agreements will be impacted. The department has worked to cross-train existing staff to address backlogs and provide coverage during paid time off.

September 1, 2021
Concur Enhancement – Edit Multiple Expenses

On August 27, 2021, Concur added a feature that allows users to edit multiple expense line items on an expense report.  For those users who accessed the Concur system prior to 2019, you may recall this feature was available in the previous user interface and Concur’s removal of this feature was a big pain point. 

August 27, 2021
Confidential Recycling Update

Effective January 1, 2022, Gator Shredding will replace Shred-It as the preferred vendor for confidential shredding services at Ohio University.

August 2, 2021
Pocket Nurse Punch-out Catalog Available

Effective Tuesday, August 3, 2021, Pocket Nurse will be available as a punch-out catalog in BobcatBUY. As a preferred supplier to Ohio University, Pocket Nurse provides a broad portfolio of medical and science supplies for health care simulation education.

July 12, 2021
BobcatBUY User Interface Upgrade 21.2

BobcatBUY (BCB) will be unavailable from Friday, July 23-25, 2021 while a user interface (UI) upgrade is completed.  When you log in after the update is complete, you will be greeted with a new pop-up window.  Click the Yes or No radio button to see a Step-By-Step Tour and/or a video showing you some of the new features.  These ar

July 2, 2021
Year End Reminder-OBI Dashboard balances

When viewing FY22 results for designated, student organization, and gift sources, the FY21 activity will not be rolled forward until mid-August when June is closed. 

July 2, 2021
Increase in Enterprise Vehicle Rental Daily Fees

Even though travel is still restricted, we wanted to let you know that Enterprise has increased daily rates for vehicle rentals.  Vehicles of each class will see a $0.50 per day rate increase in the next two years of the University contract beginning November 1, 2021 (and again in November 2022).  Please note Hertz prices remain the sa

July 2, 2021
BobcatBUY User Interface Enhancements

A user interface (UI) change will be introduced to BobcatBUY (BCB) July 25, 2021.  This enhancement will provide users with a modernized UI that includes streamlined design for site navigation and new icons that deliver a more efficient and consistent user experience.  The FAST team is currently reviewing and documenting the expec

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