1. PROGs at Oregon State University
A PROG is the “Why” in a transaction

2. What is a PROG?
A PROGram code is the FOAPAL element that identifies the purpose or function of an expense.
The Program code is the key FOAPAL element for financial reporting to the State of Oregon and federal government.
The 5 digit PROG codes are hierarchical, and sub-units are reported as part of a larger entity.
1xxxx Research Programs
11xxx Agricultural Experiment Station research
AGA - AES Greenhouse Operation
12xxx Forest Research Lab research

3. PROG Validation Table - FTVPROG
The form that lists all Programs in the OSU chart.
Information provided:
Program Code
Program Title
Data Entry code (Y = can post using Program
Status (A = active)
Effective and Termination Dates for posting to the Program

4. (National Association of College and University Business Officers).
Program Code
The first digit of the Program code indicates a major function (or mission) of the university and is based on NACUBO standards
(National Association of College and University Business Officers).
The second digit indicates a grouping of program codes (functions) specific to OSU financial statement reporting.
The remaining three digits further define the activity or function.

5. Program Code Assignments
Instruction
Research & Other Sponsored Activities
Public Service
Academic Support
Student Services
Auxiliary Services
Facility/Physical Plant Operations
Institutional Support
Student Financial Aid
Construction
Other Functions

6. Instruction: 0xxxx Instructional Program codes begin with “0”.
For reporting purposes, instruction includes:
Regular instruction
Departmental research
Department administration support
Sponsored instruction
Summer Session instruction
E Campus instruction
Other instruction (workshops)

7. Research & Sponsored Activities: 1xxxx
Research Program codes begin with “1”.
These include:
Agricultural Experiment Station research
Forest Research Lab research
OSU Centers & Institutes research
Separately sponsored research
Required cost sharing by the university
Other sponsored activities

8. Public Service: 2xxxx Public Service Programs begin with “2”.
These include:
Extension Service projects and programs
Extension Service administration
Veterinary Teaching Hospital
Testing services
Editorship and other public services

9. Academic Support: 3xxxx
Academic Support Programs begin with “3”.
These include:
College Dean’s Office and support units
Educational Media Services for students
Libraries (institutional only)

10. Student Services:
Student Services Programs range from through
These include:
Vice Provost for Student Services
Registrar and Admissions offices
Financial Aid & Scholarship office
Counseling & Career Services
College student advising units.

11. Auxiliary Services: – 48500
Auxiliary Services Program codes range from through
The These include:
Housing and Dining
Memorial Union and Student Activities
Student Health Services
Parking operations
Intercollegiate Athletics

12. Facility/Physical Plant Operations: 5xxxx
Physical Plant Operations Program codes begin with “5”.
These include:
Custodial Services
Utilities
Waste Disposal
Grounds and Building maintenance
Colleges and departments should use program code for all building related repairs and maintenance.

13. Institutional Support: 61000 - 62900
Institutional Support Program codes range from through
These include:
President, Provost, & Vice Presidents’ offices
Human Resources
Budgets
Business Affairs
Business Services
Information Services

14. Student Financial Aid : 80000 - 85001
Student Financial Aid Program codes range from –
These include:
Scholarships and Fellowships
Student Loans

15. Construction Projects: 90000 - 97000
Construction Projects Program codes range from through
These include:
Major remodeling
New buildings

16. Other Functions:
Other functions of the university use Program codes range from through
These include:
Service Centers
Endowments
Agency Fund Management

17. Program Title
The Program code name identifies expenditure activity types.
Generally, the Program code title does not begin with an acronym.
Examples of acronym exceptions:
Ag research project program codes begin with AGA
Extension Service program codes begin with TEX.

18. Program Codes at Oregon State University
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Program Codes at
Oregon State University