The Controller's Office is the fiscal steward of the University - safeguarding its resources and assets.

We implement policies in a fair and consistent manner and support faculty, staff, and students in the collection, payment and accounting of its financial activities.

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Request a New Chartstring	Compensate Human Subjects	Account for Status of University Equipment	Certify my Effort
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Recharge Interdepartmental Expenses	Receive Cash Advance for International Travel	Transfer Equipment to another Department
Obtain Signature Delegation Authority	Schedule E-verification for an Employee	Dispose Equipment that is not being Sold
Update Items when Dept Head Changes	Transfer a Non-payroll Expense	Sell Surplus Equipment
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News

FY'25 Single Audit

The FY25 Single Audit report is consolidated for all UMass campuses. All past Single Audit and Annual Financial Reports can be found on the Office of the President's Financial and Compliance Reports page.

March 30, 2026

New University Mileage Reimbursement Rate - Effective 7/1/26 (76 cents per mile for 2nd half of 2026)

Please see memo for more information: 2026 2nd Half IRS Mileage Rate Memo : Controller's Office : UMass Amherst

July 22, 2026

New Signature Delegation Kuali Build Form

The Controller’s Office is pleased to announce an updated Signature delegation form and review process. We consolidated the two existing PDF forms into one new Kuali build form!

April 2, 2025

Upcoming Trainings

Core 5 Post Award Financial Research Administration Cost Transfers 101 Journal Entry Workflow Training

2027 Fiscal Calendar with Ledger Closings