Forms, Guidance and Policies

Annual Statutory Accounts

The annual statutory accounts for the University and NUVL are available for download in PDF format.

Agresso

Form to be completed for all new customers requiring a credit account with the University.

Form to be completed to have a new folder set up or to have an existing one amended or closed.

Form to complete to request access to Agresso Web Reporting for a new user.

Listing of Account Codes used in Agresso.

Procedure for viewing a workflow map on Agresso Web.

Explanation of the coding required for every transaction keyed into Agresso to facilitate the reporting functionality.

Explanation of the site codes used within Agresso.

Quick guide to running Web Reporting in Agresso.

Financial Accounting

Complete and submit this form for commercial projects such as consultancy, CPD and contract research.

Complete and submit this form for other Non-Commercial projects such as Interreg, ERDF and Academic Conferences.

Outlines the support available to projects and the steps which all Principal Investigators and Project Teams must take when developing European funded proposals and executing successfully funded projects.

Offering guidance on externally funded income streams from research, commercialisation and knowledge transfer type activities.

Finance Regulations & Policies

Statement of the University's principal accounting policies.

Sets out the procedure to be followed if money laundering is suspected, defining the responsibility of individual employees in the process.

The University's policy statement concerning the Bribery Act 2010.

Defining the financial and management control framework approved by the Principal and a value for money strategy approved by the Audit Committee on behalf of the University Court.

Sets out the University's Financial Regulations, with links to the University's policies relating to financial management and control, and to guidance on the practical application of these policies.

This University policy encourages staff to be aware of fraud, bring suspected fraud to notice and provide a framework response plan for investigating and reporting fraud.

Links to the University Secretary's Office site containing the definition of how the University Court delegates its powers to ensure the orderly conduct of the business of the University in a timely and efficient manner.

Defines the University's treasury management policies to provide effective control of the risks associated with University cash flows, banking, money market and capital market transactions, allowing optimum performance consistent with those risks.

This document details the terms conditions and the processes that will be undertaken by the Credit Control team in managing the non-payment of Fees, Accommodation and Library.

PCI DSS

Check list for departments to complete and save to show compliance with PCI DSS regulations.

Check list for data in transit (out of normal operational activity EG: Graduation ceremony) to complete and save to show compliance with PCI DSS regulations.

This policy document covers all aspects of security surrounding the use of credit/debit card machines and confidential University information and must be distributed to all employees and adhered to within each University outlet that uses PDQs/Card terminals.

Outline procedures that must be followed if a compromise is suspected.

Quick reference guide outlining the processes to follow in order to comply with Payment Card Industry Data Security Standards (PCI-DSS) as well as good business practices related to the handling of credit/debit card information for outlets/schools/services that use and take credit/debit card payments either in person (Cardholder present )or over the telephone (Cardholder not present).

Glossary of terms, abbreviations, and acronyms used by PCI DSS.

Procurement

To request the addition of a new supplier to the Agresso finance system, email this form to the supplier to complete. Once you receive the completed form, please review to ensure it meets the guidelines noted at the top of the form. Email the completed form to procurement@napier.ac.uk and include a copy of company letter headed paper with bank details. On receipt of a valid form, you can expect email confirmation within 5 working days that new supplier has been added to the Agresso finance system.

Guidance on completing the Procurement Request Form (PRF).

The Procurement Request Form should be completed by a staff member wishing to make a purchase or commit expenditure at a threshold of £12.5k or above.

Procurement Request Form – Manual.

Procurement Terms & Conditions.

Guidance on completing Single Source Justification Form.

SSJ Form for use between £5k and £12.5k where only one quote obtained.

The Edinburgh Regional Procurement Team (ERPT) is a recently founded regional procurement shared service. This document outlines the strategy designed to ensure legislative compliance with the Procurement Reform (Scotland) Act 20141 and other relevant legislation.

Procurement Thresholds.

Standard Procurement Timelines

Roles and Responsibilities of Procurement Function, Procurement Manager and End User/ Customer

Explains how to process requisitions and goods received notices in Agresso Procurement.

Guide to explain how to check the status of your requisition and find out which stage it is at in the Agresso approvals workflow.

Treasury & Transactions

For a Credit Note please complete and submit this form to Sales Ledger.

Claim form to request reimbursement of travel expenses for those external to the University.

This form enables University staff to request payment in a foreign currency or where the receiving bank in non UK, although a bank to bank transfer is more secure and the University preferred method.

A University Purchase Card should be used when purchasing goods and services, however this form may be used by staff to claim very "low value" out of pocket expenses. All original receipts must be attached (photocopies are NOT acceptable).

For a Sales Invoice please complete and submit this form to Sales Ledger.

Claims are now made via Agresso, please click the link to be taken to the Agresso log in page

All overseas subsistence expenses will be reimbursed up to the maximum daily amount permitted by HMRC. These maximum daily amounts vary by country and city, and in the USA, by state.

The companies listed require a purchase order number on any invoice so, to insure your invoice is raised, this MUST be included on your invoice request. Please note this list is subject to change so you should always refer to the document online.

Details the terms and conditions under which monies received into Edinburgh Napier University is managed and banked.

Defines the University's treasury management policies to provide effective control of the risks associated with University cash flows, banking, money market and capital market transactions, allowing optimum performance consistent with those risks.

This spreadsheet provides a list of staff/Administrators who can currently book travel via our Travel partners on your behalf. Please be aware however the list is subject to change and is not exhaustive. If you require further information, we advise you contact the Procurement Team.

This explains the new expense claims procedure to be followed as of the forthcoming announcement in April 2021.

These FAQ’s have been drafted to assist in answering frequently asked questions relating to the reimbursement of expenses in the University Travel & Expenses Policy.