UH Baseline Standards

Baseline standards are fundamental operating procedures of the college that must be adhered to in order to ensure solid and ethical business practices.  Each year, UH sends out a central checklist of baseline standards so that colleges can identify who is responsible for ensuring that each is followed.  This is the current list for FY09:

Baseline Standards 2009 [xls]

Bauer Baseline Standards

In addition to the items above, BCB has committed to additional baseline standards of operations. The following are the comprehensive baseline standards of the Bauer College:

• The departmental policy and procedures manual will be kept current.
• Baseline standards will be updated whenever necessary.
• Every expenditure and revenue will be audited for validity, appropriate fund, and timely payment/deposit.
• Revenues will be safe-guarded in a locked drawer or the dean’s office safe until they are transported to SFS by UHPD.
• Expenses indicating a need for contracts or purchase orders will be handled according to regulations.
• Every BCB cost center will be reconciled to the penny every month, including one extra reconciliation at year end close out.
• Each BCB fund group and individual project will have positive fund equity at year end.
• Budget nodes will be monitored weekly and every effort made to keep them in positive status.
• All employee assignments will be audited for accuracy of pay, title and duration.
• All timesheets, leave accruals and paychecks will be audited for validity, appropriate funding, and timely recording/payment.
• Incoming staff will be oriented to the expectations and offerings of the Bauer College.
• All staff will receive the necessary training and tools to perform their job duties.
• Annual mandatory training will be completed by all employees (staff, faculty and student workers.)
• All appropriate employees will complete related party disclosure, consulting and conflict of interest forms annually.
• Departing employees will be cleared via a termination checklist.
• Internal and external inquiries regarding business matters will be responded to in a consistent and efficient manner.
• University equipment will be tagged, tracked and reported accurately.
• College computing resources and infrastructure will be monitored, backed-up and secured constantly.