Reporting Units

The MSU Controller's Office provides fiscal integrity and effective service to the MSU community. Their mission is to uphold world-class fiscal integrity and service while facilitating MSU's renowned instruction, research, and public service. At the heart of their operations lies integrity, as they prioritize strong stewardship of the university's resources. They are committed to delivering exceptional service to MSU students, faculty, staff, and external stakeholders by providing timely, efficient, and accurate financial services, all within an environment that values employee well-being and teamwork. The MSU Controller's Office is here to serve and support the MSU community as they work together to achieve excellence in education, research, and service.

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Core Business Activities

• Student Financial Services: Student Accounts and Receivables
• Business Operations: Accounting, Cashiering/Merchant Services, Payroll, Financial Analysis & Reporting, Tax, Travel, Finance System Support

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• Accounting
• Loans Receivable
• Payroll
• Student Accounts
• Travel

The Office of Financial Planning and Budget is crucial to the university's financial administration. This office plays a central role in facilitating the university's budget for all major administrative units and departments. Their responsibilities include leading the development of the university’s all-funds operating budget and supporting the Board of Trustees, Executive Budget Committee, and other senior leadership by providing forecasts and data analysis. In addition, they respond to information requests from various government agencies and coordinate State of Michigan required transparency reporting. The office's mission is to manage university resources effectively in alignment with the institution's strategic mission and broader goals.

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Core Business Activities

• Development of annual operating budget
• Development of university budget policies
• Coordinate fiscal planning and reporting
• Monitoring and analysis of budget results

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• Current Fiscal Year
• Budget and Planning Overview
• Budget Resources and Training

MSU Procurement oversees the requisition to purchase order process, mitigating risk through compliance with MSU policy, state law, and federal regulations, as well as management of the university's supplier purchasing relationships. Additionally, the team administers more than 25 catalogs within Spartan Marketplace and manages the PCard program, both of which allow for faculty and staff to make direct, low-risk purchases.

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Core Business Activities

• Oversee the requisition to purchase order process
• Administer Spartan Marketplace
• Manage supplier purchasing relationships on behalf of the university
• Provide oversight of university PCards

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• Procurement Guidebook
• PCard Manual
• Public bid opportunities

The MSU Office of Risk Management and Insurance (RMI) is committed to offering consultative services to faculty, staff, and students in areas that encompass potential risks to both individuals and the University. Through the establishment of robust policies and procedures, RMI effectively assesses and manages risks associated with normal business operations of the university along with additional exposures related to special events. RMI has responsibility for overseeing the University's self-insurance funds, as well as its property and liability insurance programs and management of claims. Additionally, RMI plays an active role in the University's emergency response system, further contributing to the safety and well-being of the campus community. By efficiently managing and financing risks, the MSU Office of Risk Management and Insurance plays an important role in safeguarding the interests of the University and its members.

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Core Business Activities

• Provide risk management consultative services to the University community
• Manage property and casualty insurance portfolio
• Oversee management of incidents and claims
• Administer self-insurance funds
• Coordinate captive insurance company operations 

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• Vehicle Usage
• Certificates of Insurance
• Forms
• Insurance
• Risk Assessment and Review
• Medical Professional Liability Verifications
• About & Staff Contact

Sponsored Programs Administration’s mission is to facilitate and protect MSU's research enterprise by working collaboratively to provide effective and efficient administration. The office is led by the Associate Vice President for Research, Sponsored Programs, and oversees the Office of Sponsored Programs (OSP) and Contract and Grant Administration (CGA). SPA promotes integration between the offices and effective and efficient processes. SPA also provides operational and logistical support. Areas of focus include initiating streamlining efforts, listening to the campus community, coordinating educational programs and resources, providing analytics and reporting, and enhancing electronic systems.

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Core Business Activities

• Communicate on matters impacting research administration, develop resources for MSU’s research community, and provide training to research administrators on campus.
• Maintain and enhance the Kuali Research system for proposal and award management at MSU.
• Provide pre-award support to faculty and staff, submit proposals, negotiate and execute awards, and transfer awards to Contract & Grant Administration for post-award administration.
• Collaborate with campus units and workgroups and represent MSU on external committees to identify best practices and share insights to improve research administration.
• Report on MSU research awards and work to enhance MSU’s reporting capabilities.

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• SPA/OSP Homepage
• Proposal Development and Submission
• Award Negotiation and Acceptance
• Resources, Initiatives, and Related Units
• Staff Directory
• Current & Pending / Other Support Requirements
• Frequently Required Budget and Proposal Data
• Forms and Templates

The Office of Treasury and Financial Management is committed to providing effective treasury services. Their mission is to maximize risk-adjusted returns on investments, minimize the risk-adjusted cost of debt/capital, administer endowments in accordance with established guidelines, and provide cash management oversight. The department manages a central repository for information on endowments and provides detailed information on investment policies, spending policies, and other endowment-related distributions. With its focus on delivering outstanding customer service and achieving financial excellence, the Office of Treasury and Financial Management is critical to Michigan State University's financial operations.

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Core Business Activities

• Operating cash investments
• Maintaining liquidity
• Cash management
• Banking relationship management
• Debt insurance, operations and compliance
• Endowment operations and compliance