The Office of Finance at the UCLA Fielding School of Public Health oversees budget planning and management, financial reporting, and financial policy development and implementation. Additionally, the office provides guidance and training to school staff and faculty in accordance with UCLA and University of California policies and procedures to ensure fiscal responsibility and regulatory compliance. As the home for financial services within UCLA Fielding, the office augments and complements the support provided by each academic department, administrative office, and research center.
UCLA Fielding staff and faculty are encouraged to contact the Office of Finance for assistance with financial matters, including but not limited to:
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Budget planning, management and reporting
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Financial policy development and implementation
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Financial data collection, modeling and analysis
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Fund management
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Fund reconciliation
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Financial audit and compliance
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Departmental Security Administrator (DSA) support
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University of California financial systems
The Office of Finance is also responsible for university-related purchasing and travel. Specific purchasing and travel expertise includes:
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Supply orders (e.g., pens, notebooks, computer batteries, etc.)
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Purchasing (e.g., negotiating a contract with an external vendor)
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Procurement card purchases and reconciliation
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Reimbursements
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Facilities services requests
The Office of Finance works closely with finance staff across all of UCLA Fielding’s academic departments, administrative offices, and research centers. The office also collaborates with colleagues across campus and throughout the UC network.