Welcome to the SMPH Fiscal KnowledgeBase

A Centralized Resource for Financial Guidance and Education

The SMPH Fiscal KnowledgeBase (KB) is designed to streamline and standardize financial processes, education, and training across the School of Medicine and Public Health.This centralized platform serves as a comprehensive reference for key fiscal policies and procedures from both UW–Madison and UW Health, promoting clarity, consistency, and efficiency across departments and administrative units.

Jump directly to the Change Log to see all recent updates.

Content Modules

Fiscal KB Change Log

SMPH Fiscal KB Updates
Page Updated Change Summary Date Updated
UW PO/Requisition/IWO (Non-Catalog Orders) Updated to include that the required questionnaire can be completed by the Requester or Requisition Validator. 12/12/2025
UW Med School Transfer Updated MST definition and process to clarify invoices must be submitted in Workday by the 15th of the month. 12/10/2025
Added “Contract Approvers” language to the Who section, clarifying signing authority and department responsibilities. 12/5/2025
UW Capital Assets Added a new reference guide covering UW capital asset management processes. 12/5/2025
SMPH Fiscal KB Homepage Created a new “Fixed/Capital Assets” content module. 12/5/2025
UW Internal Service Delivery Added four ISD-related reports to the SMPH Fiscal Master Report Inventory and updated the ISD guide’s “Related Reports” section. 12/1/2025
UW Expense Reimbursement Replaced most UW System job aids with UW–Madison Business Services Expense Reimbursement Procedures for clearer and more complete guidance. 12/1/2025