Service Centers

A service center is an operating unit within the university providing specific technical or administrative goods or services in direct support of the academic or research activities of the university. A service center recovers the cost of its operations through charges to users. Examples include but are not limited to lab analysis services, print and mail services, instrumentation shops and animal care services.

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Policy

This policy outlines requirements for the financial management of service centers to support:

  • Accurate cost allocation.
  • Compliance with federal government cost principles.
  • Consistent billing practices that document costs, charges, and billing rates.
  • Adequate internal controls.

Procedures

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Ashley Butcher

Cost Accounting and Financial Reporting

Financial Management

Phone: 716-645-1521

Email: ambutche@buffalo.edu

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Carrie Hutchins

IFR, Revenue Accounting and Treasury Management

Financial Management

Phone: 716-645-2640

Email: chutchin@buffalo.edu

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Sean Wong

Cost Accounting and Financial Reporting

Financial Management

Phone: 716-645-2658

Email: seanyunc@buffalo.edu