Office of the Comptroller

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Patricia J. Dalessandro, MBA, CPA, CFE

Associate Vice President and Comptroller

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?

  • Obtain copies of audited financial statements
  • Provide access to financial policies, procedures and forms
  • Obtain monthly and year-end closing schedules
  • Establish new chart of account elements (funds, orgs, accounts, activity codes)


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Announcements

Finalized Fiscal Year 2024-2027 Facilities and Administrative (F&A) Rates for Sponsored Projects
We are pleased to announce that Drexel University has finalized its Facilities and Administrative (F&A) rate negotiation with the Department of Health and Human Services' Cost Allocation Services.
Fiscal Year 2025 Approved Fringe Rates for Sponsored Projects
Drexel University has finalized the negotiations of the fiscal year 2025 fringe benefit rates for sponsored projects with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS). The finalized rates remain the same as the proposed rates. Coeus and Banner have been updated to reflect the new proposed rates effective July 1, 2024.
Journal Workflow 3.0 Virtual Training
The Office of the Comptroller will be hosting an upcoming Journal Entry Workflow 3.0 virtual training session just in time for fiscal year-end close.