MISSION
We are dedicated to creating and maintaining accounting systems and reporting the information to the University, state and federal agencies, and the public.
VALUES
- Honesty and Integrity: Act in an accurate, professional, prompt, caring and respectful manner, remaining beyond reproach while safeguarding the assets of the State.
- Trust and Respect: Relationships are based on trust and mutual respect.
- Service: Aggressively strive to serve the individual needs of our customers and stakeholders.
- Teamwork: Work together for the common good to accomplish tasks and deliver services.
- Communication: Open and effective communication with all of our customers.
- Creativity and Innovation: Cultivate a workplace that encourages creativity, innovation and good work.
- Responsibility: All individuals are charged with safeguarding the assets of the State and managing our assets in ways that most efficiently and effectively enhance and support the missions of the University.
- Lifelong Learning: Encourage every individual to enhance their personal and professional growth.
- Accountability and Flexibility: Responsibility and accountability are indivisible. We anticipate and adapt to change in order to deliver our services both more efficiently and more effectively.
- Continuous Improvement: Striving for improvements and efficiencies through change.
- Diversity: General Accounting recognizes the potential for excellence based on the strength and wealth of diversity in its employees.
VISION
We provide accurate, meaningful financial solutions and information.
Customers and Stakeholders
| Function | Customers |
|---|---|
| Check Distribution | Vendors, Students, Staff and Departments |
| Contract Payments | Vendors, Departments |
| Capital Outlay Payments | Vendors, Departments |
| Account Maintenance | Departments, Students |
| State Monthly Reporting | OFM, LEAP |
| State Financial Report | OFM, Legislature, State Auditor |
| Federal Single Audit Report | OFM, Federal Government, State Auditor |
| WSU Financial Report | Bond Rating Agencies, Bondholders, Peer Institutions and Financial Institutions |
GOAL 1:
Provide information critical to the support the University in the missions of the teaching, research, and public service for all constituencies.
Objective 1.1: Data preparation and reconciliation.
Performance Indicator: Daily and monthly review or reconciliation of data.
Constraints: The financial reports may delay fall reconciliations.
Objective 1.2: Cross-training of account file maintenance will be completed.
Performance Indicator: Assignment of duties to maintain the accounting tables
Constraints: None.
GOAL 2:
Data storage will be reviewed for efficiencies and cost reductions.
Objective 2.1: Methods of data storage will continue to be reviewed.
Performance Indicator: Reduction of rental and mounting fees by IT.
Constraints: IT personnel must be involved as time permits.
GOAL 3:
Financial reporting will continue to be enhanced.
Objective 3.1: Coordination of year end processes will be completed in a timely manner.
Performance Indicator: A log will be maintained of data submission.
Constraints: Departmental responsibility.
Objective 3.2: The Federal Single Audit will be submitted timely.
Performance Indicator: Receipt by OFM.
Constraints: Adequate staff support and training.
Objective 3.3: The state annual financial report will be completed the first week of October.
Performance Indicator: Receipt by OFM.
Constraints: Adequate staff support and training.
Objective 3.4: The WSU financial report draft will be complete by the first week of November.
Performance Indicator: Receipt by the printer.
Constraints:
- Adequate staff support and training
- Review by administration
Objective 3.5: Modifications required by GASB 35 will be completed.
Performance Indicator: Completion of schedule requirements.
Constraints:
- Adequate training
- IT support for possible GASB required change
GOAL 4:
Customer service
Objective 4.1: Ease of requesting action from this office will be addressed.
Performance Indicator: Creating standardized electronic formats.
Constraints:
- Agreed formats
- Active server page acceptability
- Department use
Objective 4.2: A standardized rapid payment process will be implemented and expanded as approved by the departments.
Performance Indicator: Reduction in turn around time for selected contracts.
Constraints:
- Departmental acceptance
- Departmental consistency
Objective 4.3: Checks will be mailed by the stated daily deadline.
Performance Indicator: Checks do not miss the mailing deadline.
Constraints:
- Daily workloads
- Mailing Services schedule changes