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25 Nov 2014: The Financial Regulations were adopted and approved on 28 May 2012 by the Council after consultation with the Finance Committee. The revised regulations were distributed by the Director of Finance to all Heads of Department.

25 Nov 2014: An area that often causes confusion is bench fees. These are payments made to the University for use of the facilities which may include the use of consumables within a lab.

25 Nov 2014: 15 The Cambridge University Endowment Fund (CUEF) 15.1 The University's Chief Investment Officer is responsible for all CUEF investment management activities. The Chief Investment Officer appoints and monitors external investment managers.

25 Nov 2014: Terms in capitals are defined in Schedule 2 where necessary to aid interpretation. The Council is responsible for the supervision and management of University resources and finances.

25 Nov 2014: Except for research contracts, which are subject to Regulation 13, the full economic cost to the University is recovered, unless the advice of the Taxation Section is sought and it is ... cost grant applications and proposals on the basis of the full

25 Nov 2014: 32 Property 32.1 The University's real property is governed by Statutes and Ordinances including the Sites and Buildings Regulations. 32.2 Departments may not acquire or dispose of real property without taking the advice of the Directors of Finance

25 Nov 2014: Education provided by a university for payment is exempt from VAT. This is the main VAT exemption for income received by the University. 'Education' includes not only the traditional supplies of education such as educational provision to

25 Nov 2014: There are a variety of policies and procedures that staff should be aware of when administrating and managing University's finances.​

25 Nov 2014: 18 Obtaining Goods, Services or Construction Works 18.1 Expenditure of £2,000,000 or above on capital items (inclusive of VAT) requires the consent of the Planning and Resources Committee. 18.2 Value for money in purchasing is normally demonstrated

25 Nov 2014: Introduction Purpose of the Financial Procedures Manual Financial Procedures is a guide to best practice for all staff with responsibilities for finance administration.