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Buying and Paying

Find resources to purchase and pay for goods and services.

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Travel and Expense

Manage travel and expenses associated with University business.

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Accounting Operations

Find common accounting procedures and reports, including journal entries and petty cash.

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Payroll

Find payroll information for faculty, staff, and departments administering payroll.

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Tax and Unclaimed Property

Find tax forms and information, resources, and learn about unclaimed property.

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Banking and Cash Management

Find resources for managing university bank accounts, acceptable payment methods, and credit card acceptance/merchant services.

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Insurance and Risk Management

Identify and analyze potential events that may adversely affect the missions of faculty, staff, and senior management. 

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Internal Audit

Learn about internal audits to ensure you are implementing best practices and controls.

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Sponsored Projects: Post-Award Administration

Find guidance for managing the post-award, financial lifecycle of sponsored projects.

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Budgets

Manage your budgets with our tools and training.

Announcements

April 09, 2025

March Closing Is Complete

The Controller’s Office has completed all month end closing processes for March. Click the title for more information.