97-R-001 Payroll Document Number Requirements

Document numbers which begin with 'S' will continue to identify receipt transactions; those beginning with 'V' will continue to identify expenditures.

Due to the availability of document numbers, the first two digits of the document numbers for agency 246 and 385 will not be unique. These two agencies may originate the same document number at the same time since the batch information accompanying the documents will allow the transactions to be uniquely identified.

The final six digits of the document number can be assigned using whatever methodology best meets the needs of each institution. The SHARP system uses the following document numbering methodology for assigning the final six digits of the document numbers:

For example: the last six digits of the first off-cycle receipt document number originated on June 30 would be '365001'.

Regents institutions are not required to use the SHARP methodology for assigning the last six digits of their document number. This information is being provided for information only and as a guide for any institution seeking assistance in developing a methodology. Regardless of the methodology used to assign the final six digits of the document number, it would be helpful to Payroll Services staff if the last seven digits of the document number for expenditure transactions was the same as the last seven digits of the document number for the corresponding receipt transactions.

If you have any questions regarding this circular, please contact Payroll Services at (913) 296-3146.