Finance integration

The Finance integration is focused on improving processes and increasing efficiency to better support campuses, colleges and departments across the OSU System. The goal is to reduce administrative burden and improve access to timely, meaningful financial information.

Purpose of the integration

The finance integration is intended to streamline processes, modernize workflow systems and enhance reporting so departments can spend less time on administrative tasks and more time supporting students.

How this work benefits the OSU system

Improved reporting tools, simplified purchasing processes and streamlined approval and payment processes strengthen financial operations across the system. These efforts support better decision-making, improve consistency and allow resources to be used more effectively.

Engagement and input

Finance leadership has met with college and campus fiscal officers to better understand current practices, reporting needs and local workflows. This engagement is helping identify opportunities to improve tools and reduce reliance on locally-developed or custom tracking methods.

Progress to date

• Conversations with fiscal officers regarding reporting needs and budgeting tools
• Review of small-dollar purchasing processes to reduce unnecessary approvals
• Early work to automate manual processes and expand electronic payment options

Branch institution engagement

Finance process improvements and reporting tools are being developed for use across all OSU campuses to support consistent service and access to information.

What to expect next

The finance team will continue focusing on process improvements, reporting enhancements and considerations related to organization design, with additional engagement and training shared as tools and updates are implemented.