Chartfields
Any questions regarding ChartField Maintenance send email to @email
Any questions regarding ChartField Maintenance send email to @email
Chartfields are attributes in a Chart of Accounts. Chartfields make up a Chartfield String. A Chartfield String is used to define, identify, categorize and sort transactions.
The following Chartfields are used for Amherst Chartstrings:
To request a new chartstring, use the Chartstring Create New Request Form. Complete it and send it either:
To inactivate a Chartstring, make sure the Chartstring is no longer used for:
The following balances should be brought to zero depending on fund type:
The Controller's Office will clear off Fund Balances for the following funds:
In accordance with University policy, the Responsible Signature Authority (DeptID Manager/PI) has the prime responsibility for authorization of expenditures for his/her DeptID’s. The Responsible Signature Authority listed on a DeptID may delegate Signature Authority to another staff member (Students cannot receive signature delegation). Listed below are the two Signature Delegation Forms and their use:
Note:
If a Department Head is changing, submit the following forms:
Controller's Office
100 Venture Way
Hadley, MA 01035-9462
Phone # (413) 545-0806