Finance and Administration
Inside the Business Office
Your guide for all things finance and administration at Penn Global
Contact the business office using our main email PGBUSINESSOFFICE@LISTS.UPENN.EDU
FY22 Close Dates
As we near the end of this fiscal year, we have compiled some important dates for you to keep in mind!
- Purchase Orders: The last day to request a PO & guarantee that it is paid in FY22 is Wednesday, June 15. After we provide you the PO number, you will also have to direct the company to submit their invoice by Friday, June 17.
- Non-PO payments: The last day to request a Non-PO payment & guarantee it is paid in FY22 is Tuesday, June 28.
- Concur expenses: you should submit any expense items you have by Friday, June 17.
- We always try to approve everything submitted in June, but we cannot guarantee they will be processed if submitted beyond this date. If you do have items that are submitted later in June, and you want to make sure are charged to FY22, just send an email to PGBusinessOffice@lists.upenn.edu
- ProCard: Anything that is posted to your account by Friday, July 1 should post in FY22
- Check Deposits: Must be delivered to the Business Office by Thursday, June 23rd, so we have time to enter and drop off prior to Cash Management’s deadline.
Procurement
How do I purchase items or goods on behalf of the university?
Travel
How do I book travel and submit for reimbursement?
Payables
How do I pay people and non-affiliates for goods and services?
HR
How do I onboard new staff and set them up in payroll?
Hire IT
How do I submit for IT assistance?
Procurement
How do I purchase items or goods on behalf of the university?
Travel
How do I book travel and submit for reimbursement?
Payables
How do I pay people and non-affiliates for goods and services?
HR
How do I onboard new staff and set them up in payroll?
Hire IT
How do I submit for IT assistance?
Penn Global Research Funds
Are you an awardee? Are you interested in applying for the India Research and Engagement Fund (IREF), the China Research and Engagement Fund (CREF), or the Global Engagement Fund (GEF)? Follow the links below to be directed to more information.
IREF
India Research and Engagement Fund
CREF
China Research and Engagement Fund
GEF
Global Engagement Fund
IREF
India Research and Engagement Fund
CREF
China Research and Engagement Fund
GEF
Global Engagement Fund
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Director of Finance and AdministrationDrew Cahan
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Drew Cahan is the Director of Finance and Administration office of Penn Global. He is responsible for overseeing the financial needs, planning and reporting for each of the respective divisions within Penn Global and working with the Provost Administrative Affairs Office. Drew is returning to Penn after two and a half years at Lockheed Martin as a Lead Financial Analyst supporting Naval Undersea Systems Contracts. Prior to that, he spent five years as the Grants Manager for the Center for Global Communication Studies (CGCS) at the Annenberg School for Communication. CGCS was a global comparative media, law, and policy center focused on international programs in conflict/post-conflict and developing regions. Drew helped grow the CGCS network of grants and contracts while maintaining the financial oversight and reporting for the center. Drew holds a Master’s in Public Administration from the University of Pennsylvania’s Fels Institute of Government (with a Certificate in Public Finance) and a B.A. in Finance & Accounting from Northeastern University.
Phone: 215-898-1644
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Business Administrator BMelissa Downey
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Business Administrator AAmy Lahm
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Business Services AssistantMartha Hanson
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Phone: 215-898-6656
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Administrative Assistant BJuan Serrat
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215-898-1642
