The Controller’s Office is working on updating the fringe rates applicable to fiscal year 2027. The new rates are applicable to transactions incurred on or after Jul 01, 2026.Faculty\/Classified Fringe 38.7% (Decrease from 38.8%)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Hourly Fringe 7.8% (Increase from 7.4%)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Updated Process <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Payroll:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n o input new rates in Banner; new rates to be automatically applied to labor starting on July 10, 2026 (Pay Period 14).<\/p>\n\n\n\n Cost Accounting and Financial Reporting:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n o prepare and post in Banner adjusting journal entries for all applicable labor from Jul 1, 2026 \u2013 July 9, 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n G&C Accounting:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n o\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0fringe on ongoing grants and contracts will be included at the FY27 rates on the invoices. <\/p>\n\n\n\n o if the grant\/contract has ended, departments will be required to provide an account to cover the unbilled fringe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n For more information visit https:\/\/controller.vcu.edu\/cost-analysis\/fringe-benefit-rates\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" The Controller’s Office is working on updating the fringe rates applicable to fiscal year 2027. 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Drones, network gear, video surveillance cameras, and certain lab equipment are the most common cases.<\/p>\n\n\n\n To make these easier to catch before checkout, we’ve put together a quick lookup tool. 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