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Audit and Advisory Services

Audit & Advisory Services provides independent and objective assurance, advisory, and investigative services to the University community and the Board of Regents which are designed to add value and improve the organization's operations. Through a systematic and disciplined approach, the department evaluates and provides advice on increasing the effectiveness and efficiency of risk management, control, and governance processes.
Services include:

Assurance/ compliance audits
Risk advisory and consultations
Process mappings and current state assessments
Data analytics
Controls design and data validation
Policy reviews
Investigative reviews
Pre and post system implementation reviews
External audit coordination

Audit and Advisory Services Website

Budget and Resource Management

The mission of the Budget and Resource Management (BRM) department is to provide the highest quality decision support and resource management services to the UCSF enterprise in order to optimize acquisition and financial stewardship of University resources in support of instruction, research and public service to advance health worldwide.

Services include:

Capital Budget
Costing Policy
Decision Support, Planning & Analysis
Recharges
Resource Administration
UPlan

Budget and Resource Management Website

Controller's Office

The Controller's Office is committed to compliance with institutional policies, applicable laws and regulations, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB), and Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) to safeguard University assets. The office works closely with customers to provide timely answers and problem resolution, as well as training programs that educate the campus business managers and staff with UC financial policies and procedures.

Services include:

Accounting & Reporting
Contracts & Grants Accounting
MyReports
Payroll

Controller's Office Website

FAS Finance Service Center

The FAS Finance Service Center is comprised of strategic partners working together with various FAS organizations to achieve exceptional results in support of the university’s mission. The FSC is organized into 4 distinct units: (1) Business Partner Services, including capital projects and utilities accounting (2) FAS Control Point Finance Management and Compliance Services (3) Operational IT and Data Management Services (4) FSC Operations which serves the operational and administrative needs at both the 654 Minnesota Street and MCB locations.

Services include:

Financial planning, reporting & forecasting
GL verification process
IT data management solutions

FAS Finance Service Center Website

Risk Management and Insurance Services

Risk Management and Insurances Services (RMIS) strives to protect the assets and interests of UCSF staff and programs through assessment of loss exposures, focused prevention efforts and efficient management of insurance and self-insurance policies.

Services include:

Auto Liability Claims Management
"Be Smart About Safety" Risk Reduction Program
Clinical Research Risk Management
Construction Insurance Program
Employment Practices Liability and General Liability Claims Management
Travel Safety and Global Enterprise Resources

Risk Management and Insurance Services Website

Supply Chain Management

The Supply Chain Management (SCM) department provides supply chain services that will support the academic and research mission, as well as guidance and supply chain process tools to campus departments and central administrative units. The department also ensures controls in the supply chain and maintains the highest level of compliance with UC policy and applicable local, state, and federal laws and regulations.

Services include: