The University outlines the process to pay an individual on the BFAS page which flows based on the individual (employee or non-employee), type of service, expected duration/quantity of services (one time payment versus monthly payments) and the funds being used to cover the expense (current operations, sponsored grants, restricted gift funds, endowments, etc.).
 If the payment to a vendor is over $3,000 a contract supported by the SOW must be submitted prior to services and approved by the Comptroller and included with the request for payment. |
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From this site, please take note of the following most frequently requested at the College of Law:
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Prior to engaging an individual to perform services for the University as an independent contractor, the Syracuse University Department Worksheet to Determine if an Individual should be Paid as a Non-Employee [DOC] must be completed. This worksheet provides guidelines and directions for proper classification and payment of individuals.
Please contact lawbudget@syr.edu if needing a form for Consulting Agreements, In-Person Performance, or an In-person or virtual speaking engagements (indicate which one).
Additional information for each category of payment is provided below.
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