Overview
The Office of Finance is responsible for the conduct of all financial affairs of the University of Wisconsin System. The Vice President serves as the chief financial officer to the Board of Regents, President, System Chancellors and their staffs in matters of financial policy and planning and is responsible for providing assurance of the fiscal integrity of the UW System. The major functions of Finance include UW System financial planning, financial control, administrative and Board of Regents’ policy review, trust funds investing, and financial and non-financial data reporting.
Leadership
Sean Nelson
Vice President for Finance and Administration
Contact
1760 Van Hise Hall
1220 Linden Drive
Madison, WI 53706
Telephone: (608) 262-1311
snelson@uwsa.edu
Staff
Diana Trendt
Executive Staff Assistant to the Vice President for Finance
1762 Van Hise Hall
1220 Linden Drive
Madison, WI 53706
Telephone: (608) 263-9403
dtrendt@uwsa.edu
Departments
Office of Budget & Planning
Provides leadership to build a consensus among System institutions on systemwide operating budget needs, obtains and allocates equitably the resources necessary to assist institutions, facilitates budget implementation, and assists in long-range planning.
Office of Financial Administration
Provides a financial environment that is secure, encourages the accomplishment of academic missions, provides timely and accurate information, and assists all levels of management in making prudent financial decisions.
Office of Trust Funds
Responsible for the administrative and investment oversight of endowment and other investable funds entrusted to the Board of Regents of the UW System.