The Office of the Controller is responsible for ensuring proper stewardship of the
university's financial resources through effective policies, procedures and internal
controls. We strive to provide excellent customer service and the highest integrity
in financial reporting.
Office of the Controller is the Proud Recipient of the GFOA Award!
Our office continuously strives to achieve excellence! We are proud to announce that
we have been awarded the Certification of Achievement for Excellence in Financial
Reporting for the thirteenth consecutive year. This is the highest form of recognition
in the area of governmental accounting and finance reporting, for its comprehensive
annual financial report.
“With the many new changes in reporting and compliance, this award is a great achievement,
and I am very proud of the professional reporting team that we have at the university.
This achievement continues to demonstrate the dedication of the controller’s office
staff to ensure the highest integrity in financial reporting and continued commitment
to being good stewards of the university’s financial resources.”, Mandy Kibler, Associate
Vice President Administration and Finance and University Controller.
Our Annual Comprehensive Financial Report [pdf] and GFOA certificate [pdf] are available to view on the External Financial Reporting and Transparency section
of our website.
Our Mission Statement
The Office of the Controller is dedicated to supporting the mission of the University
of South Carolina. We do this by providing efficient, effective and professional service
to the students, faculty and staff for appropriate financial functions. We ensure
that all funds are properly received, spent and reported in accordance with university
policies and state and federal regulations. Our team is dedicated to putting forth
diligent efforts and dependable financial services to the campus community through
professional expertise, developing practical procedures and processes, promoting efficient
systems, maintaining sound financial records and seeking continuous improvements.
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Our Annual Report for Fiscal Year 2023
The Controller’s Office Annual Report for the University of South Carolina, fiscal
year ended June 30, 2023, is a statistical report that demonstrates the comprehensive
work that is performed by the staff of the Controller’s Office annually. The report
is based on a fiscal year and includes all information and statistics for all areas
of the Controller’s Office. Our 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 2023 [pdf]
Our Vision Statement
The vision of the Controller’s Office is to provide exemplary service and performance
in attaining shared goals and objectives for our USC community through teamwork, maximization
of resources, efficient and effective processes, and technological advances.
Our Goals
Maintain a work environment that encourages and rewards innovation, communication
and teamwork.
Continue to improve business processes and procedures to make them more efficient,
effective and user friendly
Continue to improve efficient our financial systems to increase functionality and
efficiency
Maintain sound financial records
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 the Team [pdf]
Mandy Kibler, University Controller 1600 Hampton Street, 6th floor Columbia, SC 29208Phone: 803-777-2602Fax: 803-777-9586