09 March, 2018

Email to Senior Staff

Dear Colleagues,

Our office is providing the following briefing sessions to inform you of updates to our financial procedures, provide guidance for common issues and of course to provide an opportunity for you to meet staff.
• Tuesday 10th April 2-3.30pm
• Wednesday 11th April 2-3.30pm

Please come along to one of these sessions and/or please forward this invite to relevant support staff in your area e.g. those responsible for requisitions, invoice approvals, fixed assets etc.. I would ask you to please insert the names of the persons attending at https://doodle.com/poll/teux3vbyqc4v9ytc (doodle link) so we can organise an appropriate venue and some tea and coffee.

The following agenda items will be addressed specifically and all documentation will be presented and circulated through our website
i. Recap Purchasing Procedures and common issues
ii. Common pitfalls resulting in delays in Supplier Payments
iii. Updates to Travel, Expenses & Hospitality Procedures
iv. Updates to Collection of Student Fees Procedures
v. Common Project Research Queries
vi. Recap Fixed Assets Procedures and common issues
vii. Q&A

As you know CIT policies and procedures relating to the financial management of the Institute are essential in ensuring the most efficient and effective use of its resources. We would urge you to please make the time for one of these sessions. We also intend to hold a dedicated session for colleagues in CSM and CCAD.

Regards,
The Finance Office