UMass Boston

Controller's Office

Office of the Controller

Our Mission

The mission of the Controller's Office is to support and enhance the academic, research, and public service activities of the University of Massachusetts Boston by providing effective and efficient financial services to the university community while ensuring compliance with applicable laws, regulations and policies.

The Controller's Office is responsible for financial accounting and reporting, fiscal operations and audits, tax compliance, payments to vendors and business travel.

Announcement:

  • Tax year 2023 forms will be mailed to students soon. If you have received aid or income from the university, in accordance with IRS regulations, you may expect to receive a 1099, 1098-T, or 1042-S (non-resident alien). Please refer to the this Student Tax Form FAQs 2023 for additional information.  We recommend consulting with your tax preparer to understand how to handle this information. 

Contact Us

Leadership Team

Patricia Overko
Controller and Director of Fiscal Operations
617.287.5125
Patricia.Overko@umb.edu

Sharon DeLeskey
Associate Controller
617.287.5196
Sharon.Deleskey@umb.edu

Claire Attie
Finance Systems Access and Security Analyst
617.287.5134
Claire.Attie@umb.edu 

Staff Members

Kevin Carmichael
Administrative Assistant II
617.287.5080
Kevin.Carmichael@umb.edu

John Fernandez
Senior Accountant /Financial Analyst
617.287.5137
John.Fernandez@umb.edu

Jennifer Mei
Staff Analyst
Jennifer.Mei@umb.edu

Kathleen Whitney
Journal Administrator
617.287.5132
Kathleen.Dunn@umb.edu