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What is the All Segment Values Report?

What does each segment in the funding string represent?

How can I request a segment be created have a description changed?

Who do I contact for support?

The All Segment Values Report is a Google spreadsheet that provides a list of all segment values, descriptions, status, and use for each segment.

  • Employees responsible for coding financial transactions should use existing tools and resources to ensure the accuracy of financial reporting.

Visit the List of Financial Terms to learn about common terms used by Administrative Accounting.

A funding segment string is a combination of eight segments used to code transactions. 

An overview of each segment is described below.

Submit the All in One Segment Maintenance Request form to complete any of the following:

  • Create a new 5-digit Department segment

  • Create a new 7-digit Cost Center segment

  • Create a new 10-digit Supplemental segment

  • Request a segment description change

  • Deactivate a segment/segment string

Visit Segment Maintenance Overview for more information.

For support with segment maintenance, email gl_maintenance@boisestate.edu.

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Fund

Department

Cost Center

Account

Supplemental

  • 1st segment

  • 4 numeric characters

  • Indicates funding source type

    • 1XXX - Appropriated

    • 3XXX - Local Unrestricted

    • 4XXX - Restricted (Sponsored Projects, Scholarships, BSPR)

    • 8XXX - Auxilliary Auxiliary use

  • 2nd segment

  • 5 numeric characters

  • Indicates department spending or receiving funds

  • 3rd segment

  • 7 numeric characters

  • Used to group transactions associated with a common financial activity

  • 4th segment

  • 6 numeric characters

  • Indicates the type of financial activity taking place (ex revenue or expense)

  • 5th segment

  • 10 alphanumeric characters

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