It is the central starting point at the university for all financial questions and guarantees correct and prompt processing of all university transactions (public funds and contributions from third parties) in the university's financial accounting. The office supports the decentralized account officers in matters pertaining to the budget and business transaction accounting. At the same time, the office is authorized to handle technical questions about the university's accounting and compliance with financial regulations and associated directives. As part of the annual financial statements, the office is the central point of contact for the auditors elected by the University Council and for the financial audits conducted by the cantons of Basel-Stadt and Basel-Landschaft.