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Reporting Units
- Contract and Grant Administration
- Controller
- Financial Planning and Budget
- Risk Management
- Sponsored Programs Administration
- Treasury and Financial Management
Contract and Grant Administration
The Contract and Grant Administration (CGA) at Michigan State University is a dedicated unit that excels in post-award administration. With a mission to support the university's research and creative endeavors, CGA provides assistance to faculty and support staff in managing the financial and contractual aspects of their grants, cooperative agreements, and contracts. Their commitment to excellence is evident in their provision of timely, accurate, and courteous support. CGA serves as the official point of contact for external sponsored program financial audits, further highlighting their expertise and accountability in supporting compliance and financial stewardship. With their comprehensive understanding of grant administration, CGA plays a crucial role in enabling MSU's research and creative projects to thrive, while maintaining high standards of financial management and contractual oversight.
Core Business Activities
- Post-award administration of sponsored program awards
- Financial reporting and cash management
- Compliance with sponsor terms and conditions
- External Sponsored Program audits
- F&A proposal and rate
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Evonne Pedawi
Executive Director
Office email:help@cga.msu.edu
Phone:(517) 355-5040
Controller
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.
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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Gregory Deppong
Associate Vice President & Controller
Office email:ctlr.co-adm@ctlr.msu.edu
Phone:(517) 355-5020
Financial Planning and Budget
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.
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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Michael L. Stokes, CPA
Assistant Vice President
Office email:budget@msu.edu
Phone:(517) 355-9271
The Office of Risk Management and Insurance (RMI)
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.
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
Quick Links
Bobbi Boland
Interim Executive Director, Risk Management and Insurance
Office email:riskmgmt@msu.edu
Phone:(517) 355-5022
Sponsored Programs Administration (SPA)
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.
Office of Sponsored Programs (OSP)
The Office of Sponsored Programs (OSP)’s mission is to provide faculty, staff, and central administration with high-quality pre-award support. As part of its mission, OSP reviews, interprets, and implements sponsor and institutional rules, regulations, and requirements. They assist with proposal preparation and ensure compliance with university and sponsor policies. OSP actively identifies potential issues and resolves problems that may arise during the pre-award lifecycle. As MSU's Authorized Organizational Representative, OSP submits proposals and negotiates award terms and conditions, executing agreements on behalf of the university. Their effective communication with various MSU offices facilitatesseamless proposal and award processes. Through its commitment to excellence, the Office of Sponsored Programs plays a vital role in supporting the research and academic endeavors of MSU's faculty, staff, and administration.
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.
Quick Links
TwilaFisherReighley
Associate Vice President for Research,Sponsored Programs Administration
Office email:help@osp.msu.edu
Phone:(517) 355-5040
Treasury and Financial Management
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.
Core Business Activities
- Operating cash investments
- Maintaining liquidity
- Cash management
- Banking relationship management
- Debt insurance, operations and compliance
- Endowment operations and compliance
Contract and Grant Administration
Contract and Grant Administration
The Contract and Grant Administration (CGA) at Michigan State University is a dedicated unit that excels in post-award administration. With a mission to support the university's research and creative endeavors, CGA provides assistance to faculty and support staff in managing the financial and contractual aspects of their grants, cooperative agreements, and contracts. Their commitment to excellence is evident in their provision of timely, accurate, and courteous support. CGA serves as the official point of contact for external sponsored program financial audits, further highlighting their expertise and accountability in supporting compliance and financial stewardship. With their comprehensive understanding of grant administration, CGA plays a crucial role in enabling MSU's research and creative projects to thrive, while maintaining high standards of financial management and contractual oversight.
Core Business Activities
- Post-award administration of sponsored program awards
- Financial reporting and cash management
- Compliance with sponsor terms and conditions
- External Sponsored Program audits
- F&A proposal and rate
Quick Links
Evonne Pedawi
Executive Director
Office email:help@cga.msu.edu
Phone:(517) 355-5040
Controller
Controller
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.
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
Quick Links
Gregory Deppong
Associate Vice President & Controller
Office email:ctlr.co-adm@ctlr.msu.edu
Phone:(517) 355-5020
Financial Planning and Budget
Financial Planning and Budget
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.
Core Business Activities
- Development of annual operating budget
- Development of university budget policies
- Coordinate fiscal planning and reporting
- Monitoring and analysis of budget results
Quick Links
Michael L. Stokes, CPA
Assistant Vice President
Office email:budget@msu.edu
Phone:(517) 355-9271
Risk Management
The Office of Risk Management and Insurance (RMI)
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.
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
Quick Links
Bobbi Boland
Interim Executive Director, Risk Management and Insurance
Office email:riskmgmt@msu.edu
Phone:(517) 355-5022
Sponsored Programs Administration
Sponsored Programs Administration (SPA)
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.
Office of Sponsored Programs (OSP)
The Office of Sponsored Programs (OSP)’s mission is to provide faculty, staff, and central administration with high-quality pre-award support. As part of its mission, OSP reviews, interprets, and implements sponsor and institutional rules, regulations, and requirements. They assist with proposal preparation and ensure compliance with university and sponsor policies. OSP actively identifies potential issues and resolves problems that may arise during the pre-award lifecycle. As MSU's Authorized Organizational Representative, OSP submits proposals and negotiates award terms and conditions, executing agreements on behalf of the university. Their effective communication with various MSU offices facilitatesseamless proposal and award processes. Through its commitment to excellence, the Office of Sponsored Programs plays a vital role in supporting the research and academic endeavors of MSU's faculty, staff, and administration.
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.
Quick Links
TwilaFisherReighley
Associate Vice President for Research,Sponsored Programs Administration
Office email:help@osp.msu.edu
Phone:(517) 355-5040
Treasury and Financial Management
Treasury and Financial Management
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.
Core Business Activities
- Operating cash investments
- Maintaining liquidity
- Cash management
- Banking relationship management
- Debt insurance, operations and compliance
- Endowment operations and compliance
