Dear Colleagues,

The Payroll Certification Tool enhancements recently shared in the BFS newsletters and User Group are now live. These updates add new features that support Cost Notes review and help ensure certifications stay timely and accurate.

What’s New
The Payroll Certification Tool has been enhanced with the following improvements:

• Co-PI Personnel Logic (Cost Notes #1)
  Co-PIs are now automatically included on awards with Sponsor Code 5400.
   
• Email Reminders
  Email reminders are now available and will be sent to Department Coordinators and PIs for pending certifications.
   
• Admin Job Code Listing (Cost Notes #3)
  An admin job code listing is now available to help departments identify applicable job codes for Cost Notes review.

What Has Changed
The User Interface (UI) has been updated, but the functionality and workflow remain the same. There are no disruptions to the ability to complete payroll certifications.

Training Updates and Phase II Reminder
Updated Payroll Certification Tool training resources (guide and video) are being revised to reflect the new interface and enhancements and will be shared soon. Please remember that all Phase II certifications should have been completed before Winter Break to avoid delays in compliance and reporting.

If you have questions or need assistance, please contact emf@ucr.edu.

Sincerely,