Interagency transfers facilitate payments between the University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB) and other State of Maryland agencies. Proper processing ensures compliance with State and University policies, accurate accounting, and timely crediting of funds.

These procedures apply to all Operational Units, including schools, departments, and divisions, as well as Authorized Affiliates involved in transactions with other State agencies.

Processing Interagency Transfers

When goods or services are provided to another State Agency:

  1. Submit an invoice request to Financial Services – General Accounting (FS-GA).
  2. FS-GA will process the invoice through R*STARS, applying payment to the chartstring indicated on the invoice.

Purchase Order Invoices:

  • Must include Agency Code, PCA, Object Code, and Transaction Code.
  • Submit to Financial Services – Accounts Payable (FS-AP) at:
    The Saratoga Building, 220 Arch Street, Room 02-121, Baltimore, MD 21201
    Email: AP_FinSvc@umaryland.edu

Non-Purchase Order Invoices:

  • Must include Agency Code, PCA, Object Code, and Transaction Code.
  • Submit approved invoice with PCBU, Project ID, and Account to FS-GA:
    The Saratoga Building, 220 Arch Street, Room 02-125, Baltimore, MD 21201
    Email: DL-BFGeneralAccounting@umaryland.edu

FS-GA will record the payment in R*STARS and generate the corresponding eUMB transaction.

For transfers where an invoice is not required (e.g., inter-institutional agreements):

  • Email FS-GA with the Agency name, expected payment amount, and chartstring (PCBU, Project ID, Account).
  • FS-GA will process the transfer and credit the appropriate Operational Unit.

R*STARS Transfer Request

R*STARS (Relational Statewide Accounting and Reporting System) is the State of Maryland's system for processing interagency accounting transactions. At UMB, it is commonly used for interagency transfers and recurring interagency payments.

When to Use R*STARS

Use R*STARS when:

  • You're processing a large volume of interagency transactions and want to avoid entering them one by one.
  • You're managing recurring interagency payments that follow a regular schedule.
  • The receiving agency accepts electronic file transfers through the State of Maryland accounting system.

How to Submit

Questions? Contact General Accounting: generalaccounting@umaryland.edu

  

Responsibilities

  • Operational Units

    • Submit invoice requests promptly following UMB Policy VIII 6.00(A) and Customer Billing procedures.
    • Enter receipts of goods/services into eUMB Financials.
    • Approve and submit non-purchase order invoices with appropriate chartstring information.
    • Notify FS-GA of expected transfers and provide chartstring details.
  • Financial Services – General Accounting (FS-GA)

    • Process invoice requests in accordance with policy and procedure.
    • Process transfers and credit Operational Unit chartstrings.
    • Assist Operational Units with R*STARS coding as needed.