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Training and Resources from BFS

January 26, 2015

Training and Resources

Non-Payroll Expenditure Adjustment Requests (NonPEAR) Training

Learn more about these requests and how departments can use this tool to adjust charges or other financial transactions on the general ledger. Training will be in the Granite Room (316) at the Mondo Building from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. Feb. 4. Register at training.ucmerced.edu.

Online Personnel/Payroll System (PPS) Training

The Personnel/Payroll System (PPS) Inquiry and Overview class is mandatory for managers, supervisors and employees who use PPS Inquiry functions. This introduction covers the overall payroll process and features of the PPS system including: Employee Database (EDB), Payroll Audit Record (IPAY), History Database (HDB), Payroll Time Reporting (PTR), Pay Compute and Paydays. Training is available online via the UC Learning Center (search for “pay” to find Payroll Classes). For more information visit the Payroll training page or contact Payroll Services.  

Monthly Procurement Services Meetings

Procurement Services offers purchasing procedure updates and advice and provides the opportunity to give feedback to the university’s buyers and commodity managers. Join the next meeting from 1:30 to 3 p.m. Feb. 4 in KL 232, or via ReadyTalk. Email procurement@ucmerced.edu for more information.

Payroll Services Fridays

Every Friday, a Payroll expert is stationed in KL 201 until 5 p.m. to meet and discuss concerns without employees having to make formal appointments. You can also contact Payroll Services anytime by calling 209-228-2729 or emailing payroll@ucmerced.edu.