Tri-Agency Transition Resources
Transition to the New Tri-Agency Guide on Financial Administration The Tri-Agencies (CIHR, NSERC, and SSHRC) launched the Tri-Agency Financial Administration initiative in 2017 with a focus on the following three key areas: moving to a more flexible approach to the administration and use of grant funds, bringing significant changes to the Tri-Agency Guide on Financial … Continue reading "Tri-Agency Transition Resources"
Tags: Compensation, Financial Management, Income Tax, Sales Tax, Tax Status, Taxes
November 22, 2019
University Manager 2019 Fall
Tags: Change Management, Compliance and Monitoring, Conference, Employee Recognition, Financial Management, Financial Reporting, Investing, Pension and Benefits, Responsible Investing and Divestment, Sustainability, University Manager
October 15, 2019
Ensuring Compliance in a Principles-Based Environment (PDF Presentation)
Tags: 2019, Accountability, Compliance and Monitoring, Financial Management, Presentations
July 8, 2019
The Sign of the Times: Redefining Cyber-Security in Procurement (PDF Presentation)
Tags: 2018, Compliance and Monitoring, Cybersecurity, eProcurement, Information Technology, Presentations
July 4, 2018
Tax Authority Audit Trends (PDF Presentation)
Tags: 2018, Audit Process, Compliance and Monitoring, Financial Management, Presentations, Taxes
July 4, 2018
Understanding the Impact of the New Trade Agreements (PDF Presentation)
Tags: 2018, Compliance and Monitoring, Controls, Policies, Presentations, Procurement
June 29, 2018
McGill’s Sustainable Procurement Planning – A Holistic and Strategic Approach
McGill University's Procurement Services launched a unique planning initiative, engaging a wide variety of University stakeholders to develop its first 5-Year Sustainable Procurement Strategic Plan (the "Plan"). Aligned with the University's Sustainability Strategy (Vision 2020) and the Procurement Policy, the Plan aims at embedding sustainability into the University's supply chain. Prior to 2012 only a … Continue reading "McGill’s Sustainable Procurement Planning – A Holistic and Strategic Approach"
June 13, 2016
Bonfire: A new ‘Best Practice’ tool for the Competitive Bid (RFx) Evaluation Process
Ryerson and Laurier worked closely with Bonfire to ensure their system meets the unique requirements of universities while addressing the new BPS procurement directives. Specifically, Bonfire shaped its system to accommodate the varying forms of procurement styles (e.g., contract A/B and the negotiated RFP model) including higher accountability standards for BPS organizations. The company also … Continue reading "Bonfire: A new ‘Best Practice’ tool for the Competitive Bid (RFx) Evaluation Process"
April 16, 2014
UBC Ecotrek Project: Reducing energy consumption and improve/renew infrastructure through a cost recoverable mechanism
Over the last 3 years, there were more than 550 trades people involved in the construction of Ecotrek. Nearly, every person among the 43,000 faculty, staff and students on campus were affected by the retrofit. They looked at energy, at water, sewage, all the utility inputs and outputs of the university. They looked at personal … Continue reading "UBC Ecotrek Project: Reducing energy consumption and improve/renew infrastructure through a cost recoverable mechanism"
April 16, 2008
Tri-Council Compliance Project
Specific consultations were not conducted with the research community about this project. However, it is understood that researchers are the primary beneficiaries of improved administrative processes and increased understanding/awareness of Tri-Council guidelines. The effort expended on the administration of research activity has the greatest impact on Research Services and Financial Reporting. Due to the close … Continue reading "Tri-Council Compliance Project"
April 16, 2007
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