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The Budget and Planning areas at Texas State University are responsible for developing, facilitating, and delivering quality processes and information for budget development and control, financial reporting, and financial analysis. We strive to provide outstanding customer service together with comprehensive and informed data to ensure fiscal integrity in support of the division and university strategic goals.  Planning services include the maintenance of the facilities inventory, identification of space need projections and assignments, analysis of space use efficiency, development of campus maps, and real estate support services. For more information, please visit the Office of Budgeting & Financial Analysis

Environmental Health, Safety, Risk, and Emergency Management

Provides technical consultation, program management and policy development to assist faculty, staff, students and visitors in reducing injuries, incidents, environmental impact and regulatory risk.   EHSREM consists of five divisions which are responsible for managing numerous programs.

• Emergency Management Division oversees the Emergency Operations Center, emergency plans and the continuity of operations and building emergency coordinators programs.
• Environmental Division oversees the hazardous waste, food safety, water quality, stormwater, environmental, MS4 and hazardous materials programs.
• Fire and Occupational Safety Division oversees the fire safety, CPR/First Aid/AED, radiation safety, laser safety, construction safety and occupational safety programs.
• Laboratory Safety Division oversees the chemical safety, biological safety, biological waste, indoor air quality and animal safety programs.
• Risk Management Division oversees property insurance, worker’s compensation insurance, ergonomics, driver’s safety, event safety, drone safety and golf cart safety programs.

Facilities

Supports the university’s mission by providing a suitable educational setting that is attractive, convenient and safe.  To this end, the various shops in Facilities Operations schedule maintenance to ensure efficient utilization of manpower and funds in the operation and maintenance of buildings and infrastructure. The maintenance actions range from scheduled preventative maintenance on a recurring basis to prolong the life of our physical plant, to minor and major maintenance actions identified by work request, to building modifications and minor new construction performed by shop forces. It is also responsible for generating electricity, steam and chilled water to be distributed across campus.  It operates three major plants that are interconnected and controlled from the Central Plant located on the north side of the campus. Grounds Operations maintains most the 475 acre San Marcos Campus and is also responsible for trash collection and recycling. Custodial Operations provides services for approximately 3.1 million square feet of educational and general buildings, plus some auxiliary buildings. The office of Facilities Planning, Design and Construction provides professional and technical support on all four phases of construction: programming, design, bid and construction.  The office serves as contract administrator for all capital and special projects, manages the design and construction process, including daily on-site inspection.  The office of Facilities Management is responsible for work generation, setting maintenance priorities and providing support to all groups in the organization. It also manages the university's vehicle fleet and purchasing of materials for the department.

Financial Services

Responsible for establishing policy, business processes, and systems to safeguard financial assets of the university. Financial Services is responsible for ensuring the efficient and effective use of financial resources and for the fiscal integrity of the university's financial master data, internal, and external reporting systems. Financial Services is managed by the Associate Vice President for Financial Services who oversees, prioritizes, and directs the activities of the Contract Compliance & HUB Compliance, FI Master Data Center, General Accounting, Payroll, Purchasing, and Materials Management functions.

• Contract & HUB Compliance monitors and provides oversight for applicable major contracts to assure compliance to all applicable statutes, rules, regulations and policies and also oversees the Texas State HUB Outreach Program.
• FI Master Data Center oversees the integrity and ensures the security of the universities financial master data.
• The General Accounting Office (GAO) strives to issue timely payments and reimbursements, while providing financial information and reporting to the university’s internal and external constituents. These activities promote fiscal responsibility, accountability and regulatory compliance.
• The Office of Payroll and Tax Compliance is responsible for ensuring the accurate and timely payment of employee wages, personal services contracts, and remittances to health care, life insurance, retirement, and other benefit providers.
• The Purchasing Office is responsible for the strategic sourcing and procurement of goods, materials and services compliant with all applicable university, state and federal laws.
• Materials Management is responsible for central and decentralized receiving activities across the campus, inventory control of equipment assets, and capitalization of fixed assets.

Human Resources

Human Resources at Texas State University is dedicated to providing outstanding support and services to its community. HR is committed to fostering a collaborative and inclusive environment which aligns with the university's mission and values. The department offers a variety of programs and resources to support employee growth, wellness, and a positive workplace experience.

Texas State University aspires to become an employer of choice by attracting and retaining top talent. Human Resources continuously works towards enhancing the quality of the work environment, promoting effective communication among employees, and providing excellent customer service. Their vision includes making a significant impact at the university by supporting its goals of excellence, discovery, and innovation, and by nurturing a sense of community among its staff and faculty

Treasurer

Directs and administers treasury operations and investments including endowment funds, banking, cash management, and debt financing for the University.  The Treasurer oversees the Student Business Services office, which directs the operations of the cashiering and collection function for the University in accordance with federal and state regulations and University policies.  Student Business Services responsibilities include deposit of all University income, assessment and collection of student tuition and fees, collection of emergency tuition loans, short-term loans, NSF checks, and various receivables.

University Police Department

 A full-service police agency providing professional law enforcement services working to ensure the safety of our university community. The police department is made up of Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) certified police officers, a communications center which also serves as a 911 call center staffed by TCOLE certified Telecommunications Operators.  Available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, officers respond to calls for service while offering high visibility patrol on foot, bicycle and in marked patrol vehicles.  UPD is the primary reporting and investigating law enforcement agency for all crimes occurring on the Texas State University campus or any university owned property. The SafeRide and Bobcat Bobbie programs are housed in UPD and are operated by student employees and public service officers. The programs offer on campus safety escorts after normal transportation services end.  Emergency Management is a part of the police department and handles emergency plans and procedures for the university as a whole.