Fiscal Affairs

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Contact Information

Lisa Sharpe

Vice President for Fiscal Affairs and Chief Financial Officer

  • University-wide
  • 388 Arts and Administration Building - Bloomsburg

The Division of Finance is responsible for the accuracy, integrity and timely reporting of accounting records to our campus community, PASSHE, and external agencies.

We serve as the custodian of the general ledger system, which is the basis for financial reporting and work together to ensure that our financial statements are produced in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).

Offices and Personnel

Division Leadership

  • Vice President for Fiscal Affairs and Chief Financial Officer
  • Associate Vice President for Finance

Support

  • Mary Vezendy — Director of Operations, Administration & Open Records / Right to Know Officer
  • Robert Thorn — Special Advisor for Fiscal Affairs

The Accounts Payable Office is responsible for invoice processing and payment, travel management, and purchasing card reconciliation and management.

Office Directory

The Budget Office manages the University’s budget planning process in support of the educational mission and strategic plan.

Office Directory

The Financial Services Office supports the University’s financial operations by managing payments, maintaining financial records, ensuring compliance with applicable policies and PASSHE guidelines, and providing reporting and support for purchasing, travel, assets, and grant activities.

Office Directory

Procurement Shared Services supports the University’s acquisition of goods, services, and construction by following PASSHE guidelines and the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania’s Procurement Code to ensure compliant and efficient purchasing practices.

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  • Jeff Mandel — Director of Procurement Shared Services

The Student Billing Office is responsible for all financial aspects of the MyCommonwealthU Self-Service account. We coordinate billing and are available to discuss your questions about bills, accounts and other financial information.

Office Directory

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Leadership

Lisa Sharpe

Lisa Sharpe

  • Vice President for Fiscal Affairs and Chief Financial Officer
  • University-wide

Support Staff

mary vezendy

Mary Vezendy

  • Director of Operations, Administration & Open Records/Right to Know Officer
  • Bloomsburg
CommonwealthU University Employee

Robert Thorn

  • Special Advisor for Fiscal Affairs
  • University-wide