Budget and Finance at Temple

The budget and finance portfolio at Temple comprises over 200 dedicated professionals who are spread across essential functional areas, including budget, bursar and cash operations, general accounting, purchasing, accounts payable, risk management and treasury.

The purpose of this website is to serve as your gateway to the financial resources and information tailored to meet the needs of the university community. Additionally, for more information on other key operational areas within the university, we encourage you to explore the Campus Operations, Public Safety, and Human Resources sites, each providing invaluable resources that support our mission.

Administrative Council

Key leaders representing the core operations also serve on Temple University's Administrative Council. There are over 100 active members who represent 6 domestic campuses, 17 schools and colleges, and the various departments that support the university enterprise. Admin Council meets periodically throughout the year for timely updates on policy, procedures, systems and information related to fiscal roles and responsibilities.

Business Efficiencies & Continuous Improvement

Optimizing operational processes and enhancing productivity by utilizing data-driven insights has been a top priority for our portfolio. Through careful analysis, we identify areas for improvement, streamline workflows, improve resource allocation, and refine business strategies, thereby contributing to a more agile and innovative institution. We have been gathering data and insights from Temple’s core business processes, aiming to improve policies and systems to increase efficiency. These improvements are not only enhancing satisfaction with critical service functions but are also contributing to better performance and employee satisfaction across the university.