The Associate Vice President for Finance is responsible for campus financial operations, and oversees the offices of Budget, Payroll, Student Accounts, Revenue Accounting, State Accounting, Internal Control and Recharge Services. Together these areas provide the data, service and reporting necessary to:

• provide valid and credible budget and revenue information to allow for effective planning and development of academic programs and student services
• direct all state funded payroll efforts to ensure that every employee is paid accurately and timely
• monitor the source and method of collection utilized for all revenue to ensure compliance with State and SUNY accounting policies
• ensure prompt payment of all expenses incurred by the university and its employees in conducting university related business
• monitor expenditures to ensure compliance with State and SUNY regulations and ensure spending is kept within budget
• produce timely and accurate tuition, fee, housing and food service billing for every registered student to maximize collections and minimize year-end receivable balances

Mission Statement

The departments encompassed by the office of the Associate Vice President for Finance strive to provide accurate and efficient financial data to both our internal constituents (faculty, staff and students) as well as our external constituents (System Administration, Office of the State Comptroller and other related state agencies). Our intention is that the University's mission of teaching and learning proceed unencumbered by the administrative responsibilities of our offices.

Helpful Links/Resources

• Administration Policy
• Chart of Accounts

Contact Information
Karen R. Porpiglia
Associate Vice President for Finance
503 Maytum Hall
Fredonia, NY 14063
Phone: (716) 673-3109
Fax: (716) 673-3618

Please direct questions to Karen Porpiglia, Associate VP for Finance.