Standards and Governance

Standard for Non-Recharge Unit Revenues

Purpose This standard serves as a supplement to Section II.C.3 of University Policy 602.12, Revenue Generating Activities. This standard provides guidance on managing revenues and expenditures resulting from department operations, including those related to activities that formerly were a recharge unit (RU) but no longer qualify as such. Scope This standard applies to all revenue-generating […]

Standard for Expenditures from Distinguished Professorship Funds

Purpose Donor-restricted gifts initially made to a University foundation and endowment earnings allowing discretionary spending are considered “discretionary funds” under University Policy 601.8, “Appropriate Use of University Funds” (the “Use of Funds Policy”).  The purpose of this standard is to address appropriate uses of donor-restricted funds made available to UNC Charlotte distinguished professors and to […]

Uniform Administrative Requirements for Federal Grants (Uniform Guidance 2 CFR 200)

eCFR :: 2 CFR Part 200 – Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards Purpose: To provide requirements for financial management, monitoring and reporting for Federal funding. Last Updated: January 12, 2023

Standard for Student-Oriented Activities

Purpose The purpose of this standard is to provide guidance on the requirements for the use of University funds to pay for student-oriented activities using University funds for a valid University business purpose. Scope This standard applies to all situations where University funds are used. Contacts Direct any general questions about this standard to your […]

Standard for Marketing and Development

Purpose The purpose of this standard is to provide guidance on the requirements for the use of University funds to pay for marketing and development expenses using University funds for a valid University business purpose. Scope This standard applies to all situations where University funds are used. Contacts Direct any general questions about this standard […]

Standard for Meals and Entertainment

Purpose The purpose of this standard is to provide guidance on the requirements for the use of University funds to pay for meals or entertainment, all of which must have a valid University business purpose. Scope This standard applies to all situations where University funds are used. Contacts Direct any general questions about this standard […]

Standard for Gifts, Awards, and Other Payments

Purpose The purpose of this standard is to provide guidance on the requirements for the use of University funds to pay for gifts, awards and other payments using University funds for a valid University business purpose. Scope This standard applies to all situations where University funds are used. Contacts Direct any general questions about this […]

Standard for Conferences and Events

Purpose The purpose of this standard is to provide guidance on the requirements for the use of University funds to pay for professional business activities considered external conferences, internal conferences, training sessions, or retreats. Scope This standard applies to all situations where University funds are used. Contacts Direct any general questions about this standard to […]

Appropriate Use of University Funds Standards

Spending is guided by University Policy 601.8, Appropriate Use of University Funds. Policy 601.8 is supported by standards developed by Financial Services. These standards outline minimum requirements related to common fund expenditures and are designed to assist departments with implementing Policy 601.8. All departments must comply with the standards by following prescribed procedures or by […]

Fly America Act

Fly America Act Purpose: All air travel and cargo transportation services funded by the federal government are required to use a “U.S. flag” air carrier service. You can find a complete list of certified U.S. flag air carriers on the U.S. Department of Transportation website. Last Updated: July 16, 2024