About

Office of Contracts and Grants

The Office of Contracts and Grants manages and supports the financial administration and effort certification processes associated with sponsored projects awarded to NC State University. We ensure funds are spent appropriately and that accurate, timely information is provided to sponsors and the university community. From the establishment of an award to closeout, we provide expertise to help campus interpret guidelines and promote a culture of compliance across the university. Services provided by the Office of Contracts and Grants include invoicing, financial reporting, cash management, audit, effort certification and award closeout.

Finance Division Education and Communications

The primary focus of Finance Division Education and Communications is to assess, plan, design, develop and communicate innovative and effective learning experiences focused on financial skills development. These initiatives are designed to provide employees with targeted training to gain the knowledge and abilities necessary to fulfill the specific requirements of their positions. These initiatives are also used to educate new employees; and reeducate and retrain employees whenever there is a new technology, process or system.

The Finance Division Education and Communications unit collaborates closely with division colleagues and business partners across campus to create and improve digital materials, learning resources and online courses that promote efficient business processes, drive educational innovation and build a culture of learning. These initiatives will promote the development of staff’s skills, strengths and will present internal career growth opportunities.

Foundations Accounting and Investments

The Foundations Accounting and Investments Department is responsible for providing oversight of the investment programs, accounting, budgeting, financial analysis, coordination of annual audits and tax reporting, and preparing presentations to the boards of directors for The Endowment Fund, the NC State Investment Fund, Inc. and eight University-related foundations.

Procurement and Business Services

Procurement and Business Services is your partner in the acquisition, distribution and disposal of the supplies and equipment needed to sustain, foster and support the education and research mission of NC State. Our services include: Procurement (purchasing), Contract Review, Supplier Payment, Print/Copy/Scan, Surplus Property Disposition, Central Receiving and Storage Solutions. Our dedicated staff members deliver timely and courteous service through teamwork, innovation, integrity and concern for the customer.

University Cashier’s Office

The University Cashier’s Office is responsible for billing tuition, fees and other campus based charges to students.  The office assists students with questions concerning their student account and provides information about charges and payments applied to the student account.  The office also processes payments and refunds, and manages accounts receivable related holds.

The University Cashier’s Office is also the central depository office for the funds for all University departments. This office prepares and makes arrangements for the daily cash deposit to the bank and handles any queries relating to those deposits.

University Controller’s Office

The mission of the University Controller’s Office is to ensure the integrity of the University’s Financial Accounting and Reporting System, the validity and appropriateness of financial transactions recorded and reported therein, compliance with laws, regulations, policies and contract requirements applicable to accounting and reporting, and the completeness, fairness, and timeliness of disclosures and financial reports that are provided to oversight bodies, taxing authorities, financial institutions, bond trustees, benefactors, creditors, customers, the public, the General Assembly, the University’s Board of Trustees, the University of North Carolina Office of the President, campus units and other internal or external parties.