Training on the financial reports that are available in SAP and Firefly is available upon request. The training can assist departments in managing their budgets and demonstrate how to read and understand financial reports. Please contact Karen Labenz at 8785 or labenzk@unk.edu or Heather Foradori at 8540 or foradorih@unk.edu to set up a one-on-one training, review or just general questions. Watch the “Announce” email for the in-person hands on learning class dates/ times to be held in each September, October and November.
Departments that handle money in any form (cash, coin, checks, money orders, debit cards or credit cards) should review annually the Cash/Money Handling and Accounts Receivable Policy. During the review of this policy, the department needs to verify that they are following the procedures within this policy. For additional questions please contact Karen Labenz at 8785 or labenzk@unk.edu.
In accordance with State of Nebraska Statue 84-710, all cash, checks and credit card receipts must be deposited with the State Treasury within 3 business days of receipt if >$500 and within 7 days of receipt if <$500. Note that the time begins when anyone at UNK receives the funds, not just when the department Office Associate or the Finance Office receives the funds. The Finance Office requests that all departments routinely deposit receipts twice weekly at a minimum to comply with the state statute; however daily depositing is recommended. Receipts should be always kept in a secure location until the deposit is made with the Finance Office. For further guidance on controls & procedures regarding receipt handling, refer to the Cash/Money Handling and Accounts Receivable Policy or contact Karen Labenz at labenzk@unk.edu.
University departments must use the Nebraska State Treasurer as the fiduciary for their funds. The use of outside bank accounts for the depositing and/or safekeeping of funds is strictly prohibited, regardless of the funding source.
Student organizations operating on the UNK campus are generally independently organized and self-governing bodies not under university authority and control. To facilitate financial transactions a student organization must use their own tax identification number and open an outside bank account to facilitate financial transactions. For further information, see Student Organization guidelines.
Please consider donating to the crisis leave program. This program allows any employee who earns vacation leave to donate up to five accumulated vacation days per calendar year. The donated leave goes to a pool of crisis leave hours that are used to help an employee who is experiencing a crisis and does not have sufficient leave to cover their absence period. Donation forms can be accessed through SAPPHIRE or the following link:
https://sapphire.bravais.com/adminportal/document/38097
Please submit completed forms to the Human Resources Office.
The Building Supervisor list for 2025-26 has been updated. Please go to: Facilities Management & Planning>Building Information>Supervisor List to find the updated supervisor information.
This site will also provide address information for each building on campus.
Allocation of tuition remission credits for the Fall Semester final submission is Friday, September 19, 2025. Allocate credits via Firefly/ESS, under Benefits, click “Employee & Dependent Scholarship”. FAQ: https://ffnews.nebraska.edu/Firefly/faq_scholarship.html
Employees and Departments/Groups of Employees can be nominated for different awards. The awards are presented monthly during the Staff Senate meetings.
Please consider nominating a staff member or group who has demonstrated excellence. It’s time to show our colleagues how much we appreciate what they do and why we’re so very proud to be Lopers!!
Staff Recognition Awards
