Division of Administration and Finance » Office of the Comptroller

Office of the Comptroller

The Office of the Comptroller is responsible for maintaining financial records by tracking incomes and expenses, preparing sales and 990’s Tax Returns, reconciling cash, analyzing grants, and reporting funds for the Medgar Evers College Educational Foundation, Inc.

The Office also manages College Related Entities, 501(c3) operations, City University of New York Investment Pool accounts, and financial transactions, including a budget and financial statements for the Entities, namely, Auxiliary, Childcare, Educational Foundation, and Student-Faculty Associations.

The Office of the Comptroller ensure the College’s financial health and works closely with the Office of the Comptroller within the City University of New York for mid and year-end reporting of several reports on Tax/Non-Tax levies.

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Our Mission

To provide critical financial and administrative services while maintaining systems of accounting and internal control to monitor transactions timely and efficiently; conducts the financial reporting of the College accurately in accordance with NYS/NYC Finance Laws, CUNY and College Policies

We leverage resources in Accounting, Procurement Services, Accounts Payable, Property Management, Reprographics, Mail Services, and the Stockroom.

Key Staff

Jean Dufour, Controller
jdufour@mec.cuny.edu

Sowonee Duworko, Finance Manager
Sowonee@mec.cuny.edu

Paula Graham, Finance Specialist
PGraham@mec.cuny.edu

Contact

For inquiries, contact us via email or phone

Location

Visit the Office of the Comptroller at our location
1150 Carroll Street
Brooklyn, New York 11225

Resources

Statewide Travel Guideline

Q. Can I purchase Amtrak tickets directly at the station, or must I use an Authorized Travel Agency?
A. You may purchase Amtrak tickets directly at the station by using your New York State ID to obtain the state government fare. You may also purchase your Amtrak ticket at an Authorized State Travel Agency, however the travel agent will charge a processing fee for this transaction.

Q. Can I purchase personal/vacation Amtrak tickets using the state rate?
A. No. Amtrak state government discount tickets are to be used solely for state business travel.

Q. Does Amtrak provide state discount fwww to any of the intermediate stops between Albany and New York (such as Poughkeepsie or Yonkers)?
A. No. Amtrak only provides the state discount rate between Albany or Hudson Stations and New York Penn Station.

Q. Is the state rate available on the “reserved” trains between Albany and New York?
A. Yes, except the Lakeshore Limited

Note: Employees should not purchase Acela tickets. They are not reimbursable.

Expense Reimbursement

The Accounts Payable Department reimburses faculty and staff for valid expenses incurred while performing college business. It is important that employees get approval from the department head before the purchase. The college does not reimburse any taxes paid on purchases. Employees fill out a Personal Expense Form, signed by the unit head. The form and all original receipts are sent to the Accounts Payable Department. Expense Reimbursement Form

Travel reimbursement

Faculty and staff must consult their department head and obtain approval prior to travel. Department head must insure that there are adequate funds available for reimbursement. Faculty and staff member then complete a Request For Travel Authorization Form prior to traveling or incurring any travel expenses. This form must include:

Estimates of all necessary and reasonable expenses to be incurred,
A copy of the event’s official notice, program, agenda, etc., and
Appropriate unit head signature

Faculty and staff will pay for all of their travel expenses and will be reimbursed upon their return. Employees should be mindful to stay within the estimates approved in the Request For Travel Authorization Form. When an employee returns from a trip, the travel reimbursement procedure is as follows: