Calendar

The Calendar from Business Affairs provides important event dates, reminders and deadlines regarding the departments in Business Affairs. If you have additional questions regarding this information, please contact Finance Systems Management at fsm@ttuhsc.edu. 

March

Tuesday, March 31, Pre-Certification Review Period Ends in ecrt

The Pre-Certification Review Period is a three week period of time in the month following the end of the effort reporting period - Period of Performance, and before the Certification Period begins. The review period begins on the 11th day of the month after the accounting period has closed (on the 10th day).

The Fund Manager/Effort Coordinator and the PI can review compiled Effort Statements and enter any needed revisions in preparation for certifiers' reviews. Such reviews should be followed by the immediate processing of any changes, transfers, or appropriate adjustments. For more information, go to https://ecrt.texastech.edu/ecrt.

April

Wednesday, April 1, Certification Period Begins in ecrt

The Certification Period opens for Effort Certification and Reporting (ecrt). You will receive an email reminder if you have an effort to certify for the December 1, 2025 to February 28, 2026, Period of Performance. The Certification Period closes on Wednesday, April 22, 2026. For more information, go to https://ecrt.texastech.edu/ecrt.

Friday, April 10, March 2026 Monthly Close

The March 2026 accounting period (07 FY 26) in Banner will close at the end of the day on Friday, April 10.

Wednesday, April 22, Certification Period Ends in ecrt

The Certification Period ends for Effort Certification and Reporting (ecrt). Principal Investigators and Certifiers who have not certified receive a final reminder to certify. All effort statements should be certified and processed. For more information, go to https://ecrt.texastech.edu/ecrt.

May

Sunday, May 10, April 2026 Monthly Close

The April 2026 accounting period (08 FY 26) in Banner will close at the end of the day on Sunday, May 10.

Friday, May 29, FY 26 Funded Orders

Orders using FY 26 funding requiring a competitive solicitation must be submitted to Purchasing to ensure completion by year's end.