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Division of Business and Finance

A team of professionals committed to innovative, effective, and efficient customer service — while maintaining fiscal integrity across the University's accounting, budget, treasury, procurement, and facilities planning functions.

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Welcome to Business and Finance

The Division of Finance & Administration is a team of professionals committed to the delivery of innovative, effective, and efficient customer services while maintaining fiscal integrity. The Division is responsible for the University's accounting, budget planning, financial reporting, compliance, treasury, grants, auxiliary enterprises, procurement, property and warehousing, and facilities planning and project management functions.

The Division supports the overall excellence of Jackson State University by understanding and serving the needs of academic programs, students, faculty, staff, alumni, and communities. Through dynamic and collaborative partnerships, we provide high-quality, efficient services to ensure the University's financial, capital, and operational resources are optimally deployed in support of the strategic vision for the Institution.

Division
Business and Finance
Also Known As
Finance & Administration
Departments
Business Office · Treasury · Budget · Purchasing & Travel
Location
Administration Tower
Leadership
Executive Team
What We Do

Scope of responsibilities

The Division's responsibilities span the University's full financial and operational infrastructure.

Accounting
University accounting operations and general ledger management
Budget Planning
Budget development, allocation, and fiscal forecasting
Financial Reporting
Annual financial reports, audits, and statutory disclosures
Compliance
Adherence to federal, state, and institutional regulations
Treasury
Cash management, investments, and banking relationships
Grants
Grant accounting, fund administration, and compliance
Auxiliary Enterprises
Oversight of self-supporting auxiliary operations
Procurement
Purchasing, contracts, and vendor management
Property & Warehousing
Asset tracking, surplus, inventory, and warehousing
Facilities Planning
Project management for capital improvements and facilities
Departments

Four departments within the Division

Effective financial management is essential for the success of any institution. The Division's four departments continuously monitor and assess JSU's financial health to support informed decisions about growth and stability.

Department
Business Office
The Business Office handles student accounts, billing, receivables, and core accounting operations for the University.
Department
Treasury
Cash management, investment oversight, banking relationships, and treasury services across the institution.
Department
Budget & Financial Analysis
Budget development, allocation, financial analysis, and fiscal forecasting for the University.
Department
Purchasing and Travel
Purchasing, contracts, vendor management, and travel administration for the University community.
For Students

Tuition & Fees

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Current tuition & fees

The Tuition & Fees page lists current undergraduate, graduate, and professional tuition rates, mandatory fees, and other charges that students should expect each semester.

Financial Transparency

Financial audit reports

The University's Comprehensive Annual Financial Reports (CAFRs), available for public review as part of JSU's commitment to financial transparency.

FY 2022 Financial Audit Report (PDF)
Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for fiscal year 2022.
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FY 2021 Financial Audit Report (PDF)
Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for fiscal year 2021.
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FY 2020 Financial Audit Report (PDF)
Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for fiscal year 2020.
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FY 2019 Financial Audit Report (PDF)
Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for fiscal year 2019.
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FY 2018 Financial Audit Report (PDF)
Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for fiscal year 2018.
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FY 2017 Financial Audit Report (PDF)
Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for fiscal year 2017.
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FY 2016 Financial Audit Report (PDF)
Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for fiscal year 2016.
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FY 2015 Financial Audit Report (PDF)
Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for fiscal year 2015.
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Leadership, forms & resources

Executive Team
Meet the leadership of the Division of Business and Finance.
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Forms
Financial, procurement, and administrative forms used across the University.
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Transparency
Financial transparency resources, reports, and statutory disclosures.
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Tuition and Fees
Current tuition rates, mandatory fees, and other student charges.
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Need to reach Business & Finance?

Call the Administration Tower or visit the Executive Team page for the right contact.

Call (601) 979-3060 Executive Team
Get in Touch

Contact the Division

Location
Division of Business and Finance
Administration Tower
1400 John R. Lynch Street
Jackson, MS 39217–0280
Leadership
Executive Team
Forms
Forms page
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