UMass Amherst


University of Massachusetts Amherst

 

Administration & Finance


Budget Office

The Budget Office is responsible for the stewardship and oversight of unrestricted funds and assists in the budgeting of plant funds and restricted state appropriations. Develops, reviews, allocates, and monitors campus general fund budgets. Reviews all designated fund and auxiliary enterprise budgets and makes recommendations as to the level of fees charged.

Bursar's Office

The role of the Bursar's Office is to manage the student billing process and system, as well as student financial records and accounts receivable. The Office provides the campus with banking and cash management services, and collects and administers campus revenue. The mission of the Bursar's Office is to provide accurate, efficient financial services to the University community, ensuring prompt and courteous service, while maintaining compliance with University, State, And Federal regulations.

Controller's Office

Provides high quality services in financial reporting, administration, and accounting for al campus activities including sponsored activity post-award management. The Office is also responsible for paying vendors, student collections, and travel reimbursement.

Financial and Cost Analysis

The Financial and Cost Analysis Office is responsible for planning, organizing, and providing financial analysis, as well as developing and maintaining special and on-going cost studies for the Amherst campus.

Procurement

Ensures that its customers receive supplies, services, and equipment of appropriate quality in a timely manner at the best possible prices, reviews all purchase orders, conducts public bids, processes labor and material construction contracts, as well as service contracts, maintains an inventory of all campus equipment, provides facilitation of quality change efforts, and serves as a procurement liaison to the other four Umass campuses and other state agencies and educational institutions.