University Controller's Office
Providing sound fiscal management and accounting for VCU's financial and physical assets
Banner job aids
Explore Banner Finance 9 and find answers to frequently asked questions about the Banner system.
Effort Reporting
Learn about effort reporting role responsibilities and view ECRT certification schedules.
Fringe benefit rates
See rates for employee-associated costs such as health insurance, retirement plans and more.
Fiscal handbook
Learn about financial roles, financial structure and how to complete financial transactions.
Year-end schedule
Follow the year‐end expenditure process to ensure all cash balances remain positive.
UPDATES
Dashboard Exemption for Index Reconciliations
June 3, 2026
Departments may request exemption from using the Finance and Research dashboard for index reconciliations (approval required by the Controller's Office)
State Tax Exemption
May 27, 2026
Updates have been made to the University Tax section to include non-Virginia State Tax Exemptions and instructions
Contact Us and FAQs
May 20, 2026
Controller's Office Contacts and a Frequently Asked Questions page have been added