Office of the Comptroller

Office of the Comptroller

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Patricia J. Dalessandro, MBA, CPA, CFE

Vice President and Comptroller
215.571.4478 pjr27@drexel.edu

The mission of the Office of the Comptroller is to ensure the stewardship and management of the University's finances through effective and efficient accounting processes; provide leadership and guidance in matters of financial accounting and research accounting; and assist in the development, maintenance and implementation of sound fiscal policies and accounting procedures, with the goal of enhancing internal controls and continuous improvement of financial systems in conjunction with the other University finance-related offices.

What Can the Office of the Comptroller Help With?

  • Setting up direct deposit and online W-2 Form access for employees
  • Obtaining copies of audited financial statements
  • Providing access to financial policies procedures and forms
  • Accessing information about pay stubs, time off balances, time entry and approvals
  • Obtaining closing schedules
  • Tax compliance matters:
    • Providing guidance to department and University administrators on international, federal, state and local tax issues
    • Obtaining Forms 1042-S and/or a copy of IRS Form 990
    • Making independent contractor determinations


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Announcements

Update on FY27 Fringe Benefit Rates
May 27, 2026
At this time, the proposal remains under federal review and has not yet been assigned to a negotiator. HHS has indicated that staffing challenges may further delay completion of the review process beyond July 1, 2026. In recent correspondence, HHS advised that institutions may continue using their currently approved provisional rates or may implement proposed rates pending completion of the federal review process.
Updated Research Accounting Grant Portfolio Assignments
Apr 29, 2026
Research Accounting Services has recently updated the grant portfolio assignments due to new team members joining the staff. Please join me in welcoming Bushra Afrin and Jason Cooke to the team.
FY26 Accrual and Deferral Process
Apr 29, 2026
The handling of prepaid expense deferrals and expense accruals will be consistent with the last 10 fiscal years. General Accounting processes all prepaid expense deferrals and accruals for all of Drexel University and its subsidiaries.
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