UMES - Comptroller's Office - Goals & Objectives

To collect, process, and disseminate all data relative to the financial functioning of the University
To continue the enhancement of all functions of the sub-component in order to maximize the efficiency and effectiveness of the University
To provide strategic recommendations for the enhancement of the financial position of the University.
To ensure compliance with federal, state, system and UMES procedures as they relate to administrative and accounting internal control guidelines

To reduce the bad debt expense yearly, through the identification and use of improved cash collection methods;
To develop new processes and the strategy necessary to implement a new Student Accounts Receivable system (SOAR);
To continue the effort to improve processing timeliness of invoices, achieving a 0% delinquency rate;
To increase the accuracy, timeliness and reliability of inventory records and ensure the inclusion of university properties as they arrive on campus;
To review, update and document procedures in all functional areas;
To continuously improve the registration process through more automation and interaction with other departments on campus;
To assure proper procedures are implemented to achieve the responsibilities of the comptroller's office as they relate to direct lending;
To improve efficiency of office space and adequacy of records storage space;
To strengthen the administration of Contracts and Grants Accounting; and
To ensure the timely processing of delinquent accounts receivable.