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 23-Nov-09, 03:11 AM

Main | If an Employee Leaves Umass | Telephone Listing Changes

Transferring Billing Expenses

Individuals or groups moving finances within the University will have to transfer any telecommunications expenses from their old speed type to their new speed type.

The Telecom Expense Transfer Form has several steps to it. Use this page to answer questions about each step. If there are any questions, please feel free to call 545-5737 or try our Expense Form Frequently Asked Questions page. You can also try our Avoiding Grant Account Problems page.

Once the Telecom Expense Transfer Form is complete:

  • Make a copy of the form for departmental records. Each form contains a unique number for reference purpose. Telecom will no longer send a Confirmation Copy to your department. Changes will be reflected on the next bill.
  • Fax Future Expense Transfer Form to Telecom Systems Office at 545-1798
  • Fax Past Expense Transfer Form to Controller's Office directly at 545-6088
  • Forms must be received by the 15th of the month to guarantee processing for the current month.
  • When you select your department the "TUG" Rep's name and Department Information will automatically be filled in.

Departmental/Account Info | Future Charges | Past Expenses

Preparer's Printed Name "TUG" Rep's information automatically filled in. Please complete signature section below with Preparer's Signature Info.
Department Address After choosing Dept. all departmental information will automatically be entered.
P.I.'s Signature: Signature of Principal Investigator required for grant accounts.
Department Phone: Automatically filled in.
New Speed Type: Speed Type future expenses will be transferred to.
New Fund ID Number: If fund ID begins with 1(state acct) we cannot accept.
Old Speed type: Speed Type expenses are currently charging to.
Old Fund ID Number: Required information.
Expiration Date (Grant Accounts Only): Required for ALL Grant Accounts.

Future Charges | Departmental/Account Info | Past Expenses

FUTURE EXPENSE TRANSFER FORM

"A" or "B" box must be selected or list under the "C" option.

Telephone Charges:
Effective Date: The effective date of the transfer of telephone service or equipment. ALL Transfer Expense Forms must be received in the Telecom Office by the 15th of the month in order to be processed for that month's bill.
Option A: Check this box to make no Telephone Charge Changes.
Option B: Check this box to transfer ALL Telephone Charges and future expenses from an old speed type to the new speed type. Note: If this box is checked, EVERYTHING on the old speed type will be moved.
Option C:

List Items of Service

Use this box to transfer INDIVIDUAL Telephone Charges and future expenses from an old speed type to a new speed type.
  • NAME: This should be the "Description" listing on your extension summary report.
  • EQUIPMENT EXTENSION: List the last five digits of the extension number and check the "Equipment" box to the right of the spaces.
  • AUTHORIZATION CODE: Check the box but DO NOT include the actual authorization code.
  • CALLING CARD: Check the box and make sure the "NAME" field is filled out. DO NOT include the actual calling card number.
  • VOICE MAIL: Check the box, and make sure the "NAME" and "EXTENSION" fields are completed.
  • LAN Charges:

    Option A: Check this box to make no LAN Charge Changes.
    Option B: Check this box to move ALL LAN charges and future expenses for the specific LAN listed below, from an old speed type to a new speed type. Note: If this box is checked, EVERYTHING on the old speed type will be moved.

    Option C:

    List LAN Information

    Check this box to transfer specific LAN jacks from an old speed type to the new speed type. LAN extensions, LAN name, Jack, and Building information is required.

    Past Expenses | Departmental/Account Info | Future Charges

    PAST EXPENSE TRANSFER FORM

    All Past expenses are handled by the Controller's Office. Please complete form and forward directly to the Controller's Office by fax at 545-6088.

    Dates that Expenses Occurred: Fill in time period in which the expense(s) you are transferring occurred.

    Note: Moving all year-to-date expenses, will require the total dollar amount to be moved field to be completed.
    Dollar Amount(s) to be Moved: Fill in the total dollar amount to be moved next to the appropriate account code.
    Account Codes:
  • 734700 (Monthly Equipment Expenses)
  • 734740 (Monthly Long Distance Tolls)
  • 734770 (One-Time charges - Usually MAC charges)

  • Contact Information

    Allison Finck
    Billing Administrator

    545-5737
    phonebill@oit.umass.edu