Finance and Business Units

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Auxiliary and Business Services

A&BS Organization Chart

A&BS is an umbrella organization for ten non-academic support units and is one of the largest F&B units, providing essential services to students, faculty, staff, and the public. 

A&BS Website
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Commonwealth Operations

Commonwealth Operations Organization Chart

The office supports the Commonwealth campuses, working closely with the directors of business services at each campus, overseeing the handling, disbursing, receiving cash, and maintaining accounting records.

Commonwealth Operations
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Finance and Business at the College of Medicine

F&B College of Medicine Organizational Chart

F&B at the Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center and Penn State College of Medicine are responsible for providing financial, human, facilities planning and real estate services.

F&B at COM Website

F&B Central Office

The Central Office provides administrative assistance to the Senior Vice President for Finance and Business/Treasurer. It supports F&B executives as they oversee mission-critical services offered to the University and its external customers. 

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Office of Budget and Finance

 

The Budget Office leads the University’s budget processes, including guiding academic and business units regarding their respective budgets and aggregating unit budgets into the University’s overall financial plan. The Finance Office is responsible for the accounting and reporting of the University’s financial resources.

Budget and Finance Website
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Office of Change Management and Organizational Excellence

OCMOE Organization Chart

The office offers change management consulting services, resources, and tools to leaders, managers, supervisors, and staff to help minimize stress and fatigue while increasing employee satisfaction, well-being, and a sense of purpose.

OCMOE Website
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Office of Diversity and Inclusion

 

ODI spearheads the goals of Finance and Business' advancing diversity and inclusion strategic priority, serving as the starting point to provide resources, guidance, metrics, equity, and inclusion efforts for all employees within Finance and Business.

 

ODI Website
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Office of Internal Audit

Internal Audit Organization Chart

The Office of Internal Audit and its staff perform risk-based audits designed to independently review, test, and evaluate the University's financial, electronic, and operational controls. The office also provides consulting services to help assess new systems and processes. 

Internal Audit Website
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Office of Investment Management

OIM Organization Chart

OIM leads the stewardship of the University's investments to preserve and grow these assets for current and future generations, creating an opportunity for all students, faculty, and staff to realize their full potential. 

OIM Website
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Office of Risk Management

Risk Management Organization Chart

Risk Management's mission is to provide excellent service which will enable the University-wide community to protect revenue and assets and to facilitate sound business judgments permitting the efficient use of resources to accomplish the goals of the University. 

Risk Management
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Office of Physical Plant

OPP Organization Chart

OPP is responsible for the stewardship of all Penn State's physical assets across the University. OPP handles facilities planning, design, construction, capital budget management, utility engineering, real estate, and environmental health and safety. 

OPP Website
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Office of Central Procurement

Central Procurement Organization Chart

Central Procurement performs centralized procure-to-pay operations by providing sound strategic and best-value solutions to purchase goods and services that support the University. The supplier diversity program is managed through Central Procurement and is committed to advancing purchasing opportunities to local and national diverse suppliers. 

Procurement Website
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Penn State Information Technology

 

Penn State IT serves the needs of Penn State’s students, faculty, and staff through responsive IT services and support, enabling infrastructure, effective administrative systems, and forward-looking innovation.

IT Website
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Sustainability Institute

 

The Sustainability Institute supports the sustainability movement at Penn State as consultants and coaches who guide and bolster sustainability efforts at the University.

SI Website
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University Real Estate Services

URES Organization Chart

URES is Penn State's representative for real estate services across the University, including all Commonwealth Campuses and various research locations. The office provides professional real estate assistance to Penn State campuses, units, and colleges. 

Real Estate
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University Police and Public Safety

UPPS Organization Chart

UPPS is responsible for the protection of and service to its students, faculty, and staff. The department houses University Police, Behavioral Threat Management, Clery Compliance, Emergency Management, and Physical Security. 

UPPS Website