To support the University’s mission of education, research, public service, and its strategic pillars, while serving as an essential partner from a financial and fiduciary vantage point. The Accounts Payable department is dedicated to providing high-quality standards by ensuring timely and accurate financial information while protecting University assets, both tangible and intangible, and by following University policies and procedures that are compliant with federal, state, and local tax laws.

The Accounts Payable Department is committed to:

• Provide superior customer service
• Process payment transactions promptly and accurately
• Comply with IRS regulations
• Partner with departments to improve efficiencies
• Disperse funds in an accurate, timely, reliable, and technologically-proficient manner

HIPAA Compliance

The Accounts Payable staff has completed the annual Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) compliance training. State and Federal laws require patient information to be kept confidential and secure. With the advent of electronic processing, communication, and storage of medical data it is essential to maintain medical HIPAA compliance. HIPAA compliance is a living culture that AP implements into our business practices to guard the privacy, security, and integrity of protected health information. The AP department understands the gravity of compliance and ensures the highest degree of confidentiality.