Dear Campus Partners,
To assist your department with planning for the month ahead, the Office of the Provost Shared Services Center (OPSSC) has compiled a summary of key deadlines for March 2026. Below are the critical dates to keep on your radar:
HR & Payroll Deadlines
Timely submissions are essential to ensure all employees receive their pay on time.
Pay Authorizations: Required via RT Ticket by March 6, 2026 (for Payroll ID 2026-019) and March 24, 2026 (for Payroll ID 2026-020).
Timesheet Approvals: Electronic timesheets must be approved in PSHR by March 12, 2026, and March 26, 2026.
Hiring Requests: * For an April 6, 2026 start date: RT Ticket due by March 23, 2026. For an April 20, 2026 start date: RT Ticket due by March 31, 2026.
Accounting & Finance Guidelines
Help us keep your unit's financial operations moving smoothly by observing these monthly benchmarks:
Restricted Journal Entries: Please submit RT tickets by EOD on March 17th.
Unrestricted Journal Entries & Budget Amendments: Submit by EOD on March 23rd.
Purchase Orders: Ensure RT tickets are submitted at least 10 business days before the PO is needed by your vendor.
Invoices & Payment Requests: Submit to the OPSSC via RT ticket immediately upon receipt (no later than 21 days prior to the invoice due date).
Stipends & Honorariums: Submit requests within 7 days of the conclusion of work or the event.
Full Calendars & Resources
For your convenience, you can access our complete FY26 schedules and detailed guidelines here:
Thank you for your continued partnership and for all you do for the UMBC community. If you have any questions regarding these dates, please don't hesitate to reach out to us via an RT ticket.
Best regards,
The OPSSC Team