What is CUFS?
CUFS is an acronym for the College and University Financial System. This accounting system predates the FAME and GEAC systems currently being used. When the NYUHC and SOM officially divested from one another, the financial systems were split. NYUHC joined Mt. Sinai’s GEAC system and SOM joined the NYU Downtown Campus’ FAME system. Q: What is a Chart field? A: A chart field is a People Soft convention for determining the specific cost center for charges to it’s ledger. There are primarily 5 components to a chart field: Fund, Organization (Dept. ID), Program, Project/Grant and Account. Any valid combination of these 5 chart fields can be used to record revenue and expenses. Q: How do I request a new Chart field? A: Once you have determined the need to establish a new (non-grant) Chart field, please submit a Chart field Request Form to Steve McClendon (3-6939). Steve will process the request and, within two business days, create a new chart field. Q: How can I establish eReports security
