Office of University Controller

Financial Reporting, Training, and Systems Management

Responsible for accurate and timely financial reporting, training to improve business operations, oversight to ensure integrity of all university financial transactions, and fixed asset recordkeeping.

Cash and Investment Management

Information pertaining to the policies and procedures related to cash and investment management for the university. You will also find links to closely related functions such as Student Financial Services (SFS), Accounts Payable, and Credit Card processing.

Tax Compliance

Assistance with all tax compliance issues including sales tax, unrelated business income tax, and employee classification questions.

Retiree Health and Life Plan Trusts

The financial reporting of the retiree health and life insurance plans and trusts as well as the administration of the trusts are the responsibility of the Office of University Controller. The administration of the benefits are the responsibility of Payroll and Employee Benefits.

Credit Card Acceptance & PCI Compliance

All of the necessary information to maintain compliance with credit card processing at your location or with online eCommerce. You will find links to training, frequency of recurring compliance mandates, do’s and don’ts, instructional documents, and helpful troubleshooting tips should you have issues with your online site or your physical credit card terminal.

About Us

The Office of University Controller's mission is to be an active participant in the success of Ball State University's Strategic Plan.

MISSION STATEMENT

Produce accurate and timely financial information for fiscal and tax reporting
Maintain the University’s accounting and financial reporting systems while striving for improvements using enhanced technology
Establish and communicate policies and procedures necessary to ensure the proper and efficient use of University resources
Provide training, oversight, and management to improve business operations and to ensure the integrity of all University financial transactions
Promote and monitor compliance with appropriate State and Federal financial and tax laws and regulations
Receive and deposit funds due the University
Ensure the timely and proper settlement of amounts owed by the University
Provide billing statements for students and non-student populations
Maintain the University’s banking and investing relationships

VISION

It is the vision of the University Controller’s Office to work with the campus community to attain shared goals through open communication and teamwork. We aspire to provide financial leadership in a professional, courteous, and service-oriented manner.

OUR GOALS

Maintain a work environment that encourages innovation, communication, and teamwork
Commitment to lifetime learning to ensure our staff stays abreast of technology improvements as well as financial and tax laws and regulations
Continuously strives for improvements in the Banner systems and ancillary systems
Conduct ourselves in an honest and credible manner, abiding by high ethical and moral standards

Office of University Controller

About Us

We’re Here to Help