Preparing for FY24–25 Year-End Close
As we approach the fiscal year-end, the General Accounting team kindly encourages everyone to begin reviewing and processing FY24–25 items over the coming weeks. With limited time available for the year-end close, starting
early will help ensure everything is completed smoothly and accurately.
Please keep in mind that the year-end close dates are fixed due to the tight timeline, so timely preparation is especially important.
To help guide you through the process, we’ve put together the following resources:
Thank you for your continued attention and support as we work together toward a successful
year-end close.
Our Mission Statement
The Office of the Controller is dedicated to supporting the mission of the University
of South Carolina by creating and maintaining a financial framework that ensures the
responsible stewardship of university resources with accuracy, effectiveness, and
transparency. We provide our stakeholders, both internal and external, with reliable
financial expertise, information, solutions, and insights. Our purpose is to enable
our stakeholders—students, educators, researchers, and administrators—to be their
best in a challenging educational and research environment.
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Our Annual Report for Fiscal Year 2024
The Controller’s Office Annual Report for the University of South Carolina, fiscal
year ended June 30, 2024, is a statistical overview that reflects the extensive activities
conducted by the staff of the Controller’s Office on an annual basis. It provides
a comprehensive overview of all information and statistics related to the different
areas managed by the Controller’s Office. The Controller’s Office staff works tirelessly
for the University and its students, faculty, and staff to ensure the highest level
of customer focus and financial integrity in our reporting and processes.
Controller’s Office Annual Report for FY 2024 [pdf]
Our Vision Statement
The Office of the Controller is a valued and trusted financial partner for the University,
with a vision that encompasses five core values: collaboration, strategic continuous
improvement, excellence in service, provision of impeccable information sources, and
the highest standards of financial integrity and reporting.
Our Goals
We deliver information that is both accurate and consistent, ensuring reliability
while upholding the highest level of integrity.
We provide outstanding service and support to all stakeholders.
We develop cutting-edge solutions and strive for ongoing enhancement.
We foster partnerships that are both collaborative and built on trust.
We recognize the importance of our colleagues and treat them with utmost respect.
We provide training, foster development, and offer rewards and recognition to both
our teammates and partners.
Office of the Controller – Our Goals Infographic [pdf]
Meet the Team
Guided by shared values, our team is committed to our mission by fostering an environment
of transparency, honesty and approachability.
Office of the Controller – Meet our Team [pdf]
Check out this useful infographic for a snapshot of each team member's responsibilities.
Office of the Controller by Department [pdf]