The office provides effective fiscal leadership and stewardship of the University's financial resources by managing funds, enhancing business processes and making strategic financial decisions.
The office is committed to supporting the Commonwealth campuses by working closely with campus financial officers.
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.
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.
Central Procurement performs centralized procure-to-pay operations that support the University and is the valued sourcing partner for accounts payable, contracts, purchasing, purchasing card, supplier diversity, supplier administration and travel.
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.
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.
The office supports F&B through training and development, engagement events, special projects, strategic planning, and initiatives. It also provides operational strategy and planning support for Penn State’s twenty Commonwealth Campuses.
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.
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.
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.
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.