A Freqently Asked Question about COVID-19 expenses has been updated on our Coronavirus Updates site. Here is the updated information:
HSC has set up a specific chartstring for expenses pertaining to COVID-19. All such expenses should utilize the following Purpose Code for tracking: 12447 – COVID19.
In three specific instances, COVID-19 related expenses are being absorbed by department 499999. The three specific circumstances are:
1. Travel costs to bring faculty/staff back early from international travel. Use the following full chartstring: 499999-105-805001-550, Purpose 12447
2. Travel costs to bring students back early, and to reimburse them for appropriate costs related to various cancellations. Use the following full chartstring: 499999-200-830029-550-Purpose Code 12447. Direct any questions around “appropriate costs” to studentdevelopment@unthsc.edu
3. Cleaning protocols incurred by the UNT Health Clinic related to COVID-19. Use the following full chartstring: 499999-105-805001-550, Purpose 12447
All other COVID-19 expenses should utilize the Purpose Code of 12447 in your department’s chartstring. In the event that we are able to obtain reimbursement from state or federal governmental agencies, we will want to have tracked these expenses.