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NACUBO: National Association of College and University Business Officers.
Navigating: Moving around in the blocks, fields, or records of a FIS form; also, moving around in the FIS environment, from one form to another.
Net Investment In Plant Fund: Fund used to account for the acquisition value of the University's capital assets; including land, buildings, equipment, improvements other than buildings, libraries, and museums. Excludes assets of auxiliaries and service centers, which are self-sustaining. These assets are included in net investment in plant fund under the specific fund.
No-Cost Extensions: For most federal agencies, a one-time no-cost extension of time to complete a sponsored project may be requested through the Research Accounting Office, using an Organizational Prior Approval System (OPAS) form. All other requests for no-cost extensions must be made to and approved by the funding agency. This must be done 30 days before the end date of the award.
Non Resident Alien (NRA): A person who is not a U.S. citizen or resident alien.
Non-Commercial Lodging: Travel requiring overnight absence from an employee's official station during which non-commercial lodging is used (e.g., camping equipment, recreational vehicle or private home). The intent of the non-commercial lodging per diem is to reimburse travelers using non-commercial facilities (e.g., travel trailer, motor home, or staying with friends or family members) and should result in an economic benefit for the university. Whether for short- or long-term travel, in or outside of Oregon, the daily per diem is $25. It is intended that the non-commercial lodging rate apply for any overnight stay away from home that does not take place in a commercial lodging establishment and which is provided for the employee.
Non-Employees and Volunteer Workers: Individuals not covered by FASOM 11.01D[1] through 11.01D[7] may only be reimbursed for travel expenses incurred in conjunction with providing a service to a campus through a formal or informal contractual relationship.
Non-Proprietary Funds: All funds other than Service Center and Auxiliary Funds.
Non-Sufficient Funds (NSF): A check returned from the bank because of any irregularity or non-sufficient funds. A fine will be assessed for all NSF checks.
Non-System Student: A High School student, Home School student, Community College student, or other school student outside the Oregon University System (Eastern Oregon University, Oregon Institute of Technology, Oregon State University, Portland State University, Southern Oregon University, University of Oregon, Western Oregon University, and Oregon Health & Science University). The student is not exempt from FICA tax.