Office Overview

The Office of Finance provides budget, internal audit, fiscal and financial information services to the operating divisions of the Department of Administrative Services.

Budget Services

The Budget Unit coordinates the submission of the department's biennial budget and monitors the activities of the various divisions through budget tracking, monthly reporting and reviewing various expenditure documents, such as Controlling Board requests and personal service contracts. In addition, this unit is responsible for monitoring departmental compliance with the Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) Set-Aside Law through quarterly reporting.

Internal Audit Services

The Internal Audit Unit provides oversight of fiscal operations by coordinating the preparation of year-end reporting requirements. The two major year-end reports are: (1) the State-Wide Cost Allocation Plan (SWCAP) which represents an annual report to the federal government of all costs allocated to agencies which receive federal funding; and (2) the Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) Reporting Package.

In addition, the unit is responsible for assisting the state auditor with the agency's year-end financial audit; coordinating implementation of the Internal Accounting Control Program (IACP) within DAS; performing procedural and operational audits of division functions; and managing the department's fixed assets program.

Fiscal Services

The Fiscal Unit coordinates the billing and collection process for DAS services and develops and oversees financial procedures for all revenue documents.

In addition, the unit performs a policy and oversight role for the agency's procurement and payment activities, including the payment card program. The fiscal unit also coordinates the DAS records and forms management programs.

Financial Information Services

The Financial Information Services Unit provides automated financial systems support to the various functions within the Office of Finance. This includes providing regular schedules and ad hoc reports and maintenance of the Accounts Receivable System (ARS). Ad Hoc reporting of financial information also is provided to the divisions by this unit.

Central Service Agency

The Central Service Agency (CSA) provides payroll, administrative and financial services for state professional licensing boards specified in the Revised Code and for other boards and commissions that do not possess the expertise or staff to perform these functions. The CSA, located on the 16th floor of the Riffe Center, provides services to 28 boards and commissions.