Guidance on New Foreign Travel Requirements
University employees and non-employees traveling outside the United States, including
travel to Canada, are required by the Executive Order 2026-14 to provide additional
information before foreign travel can be approved. To allow adequate time for review
and approval, foreign travel must be submitted for approval at least 60 days before the planned departure date.
Employees and individuals preparing Travel Authorizations (TAs) should be aware of
the following requirements to help ensure University officials have the information
needed to comply with the state Executive Order:
A new Foreign Travel Transparency Jotform
The traveler or Travel Proxy must complete and submit the Jotform for all foreign travel .
Upon submission, a PDF will be sent to the submitter’s email address provided on the
form and must be attached to the TA .
TAs submitted without the required PDF will be returned to the initiator.
When preparing a TA for foreign travel:
If the trip includes overnight stays in multiple countries, list each country in the
Description field on the Travel Authorization (TA).
General Descriptions such as “Various” will not be accepted.
TAs without sufficient information will be returned for additional details.
University-related foreign travel should not begin, and accommodations should not
be made, until the TA has received all required approvals.
For purposes of these requirements, employees include students who are currently on
the university payroll.
This does not include students, faculty or staff participating in study abroad and group travel.
TAs must also be completed for foreign travel funded by a 3rd party.
If you have questions about these new foreign travel requirements, please contact
our Travel Team at TEOFFICE@mailbox.sc.edu
The Office of the Controller is dedicated to supporting the mission of the University
of South Carolina by creating and maintaining a financial framework that ensures the
responsible stewardship of university resources with accuracy, effectiveness, and
transparency. We provide our stakeholders, both internal and external, with reliable
financial expertise, information, solutions, and insights. Our purpose is to enable
our stakeholders—students, educators, researchers, and administrators—to be their
best in a challenging educational and research environment.
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Our Annual Report for Fiscal Year 2025
The Controller’s Office Annual Report for the University of South Carolina, fiscal
year ended June 30, 2025, is a statistical overview that reflects the extensive activities conducted by the
staff of the Controller’s Office on an annual basis. It provides a comprehensive overview
of all information and statistics related to the different areas managed by the Controller’s
Office. The Controller’s Office staff works tirelessly for the University and its
students, faculty, and staff to ensure the highest level of customer focus and financial
integrity in our reporting and processes.
Controller’s Office Annual Report for FY 2025 [pdf]
Our Vision Statement
The Office of the Controller is a valued and trusted financial partner for the University,
with a vision that encompasses five core values: collaboration, strategic continuous
improvement, excellence in service, provision of impeccable information sources, and
the highest standards of financial integrity and reporting.
Our Goals
We deliver information that is both accurate and consistent, ensuring reliability
while upholding the highest level of integrity.
We provide outstanding service and support to all stakeholders.
We develop cutting-edge solutions and strive for ongoing enhancement.
We foster partnerships that are both collaborative and built on trust.
We recognize the importance of our colleagues and treat them with utmost respect.
We provide training, foster development, and offer rewards and recognition to both
our teammates and partners.
Office of the Controller – Our Goals Infographic [pdf]
Meet the Team
Guided by shared values, our team is committed to our mission by fostering an environment
of transparency, honesty and approachability.
Office of the Controller – Meet our Team [pdf]
Check out this useful infographic for a snapshot of each team member's responsibilities.
Office of the Controller by Department [pdf]
Some interesting facts about our office:
We are one of the only completely centralized offices across the University system. We have received the Certification of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting
14 years in a row. The Controller’s Office makes up less than 1% of the University’s operating budget. $1.911 billion in university transactions processed annually through the Controller’s
Office to include AP, Payroll, Scholarships, Utilities, and Depreciation. We have 84 employees compared to approximately 100 employees at our SEC peer universities.
