Office of the Comptroller
Our mission is to ensure the stewardship and management of the University's finances through effective and efficient accounting processes. The Office of the Comptroller provides leadership and guidance in matters of financial accounting, payroll administration, and tax compliance. The Office of the Comptroller assists in the development, maintenance and implementation of sound fiscal policies, accounting procedures with the goal of enhancing internal controls and continuous improvement of financial systems in conjunction with the other Finance related offices of the University.
The Office of the Comptroller oversees, directs and maintains the University's financial accounting systems and provides leadership for coordination and integration of the financial requirements with computerized applications for gift and endowment accounting, purchasing, student billing and human resources as well as the consolidation and financial oversight of the accounting systems, records and financial reports for the University. The Office of the Comptroller coordinates and manages the annual financial audits for the University and its subsidiaries, the Uniform Guidance Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards, census filings, and other required financial reports for the University.
In addition, the Office of the Comptroller provides oversight of the Office of Tax Compliance, which ensures compliance with federal, state and local tax laws and regulations for 性吧导航 and its affiliates. Tax Compliance prepares and files the University’s federal, state and local tax returns, including the annual IRS Form 990; reviews all requests for independent contractor classification; and ensures the correct tax withholding for nonresident alien individuals paid through the Payroll Office and Accounts Payable.
What can the Office of the Comptroller help me with?
- Setting up direct deposit and online W-2 Form access for employees
- Obtaining copies of audited financial statements
- Providing access to financial policies procedures and forms
- Accessing information about pay stubs, time off balances, time entry and approvals
- Obtaining closing schedules
- Tax compliance matters:
- Providing guidance to department and University administrators on international, federal, state and local tax issues
- Obtaining Forms 1042-S and/or a copy of IRS Form 990
- Making independent contractor determinations
