Office of Budget, Finance and Award Management (BFA)

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The U.S. National Science Foundation Office of Budget, Finance and Award Management (BFA) is responsible for overseeing the agency's financial operations, including budgeting, accounting and financial reporting.

Leadership

Janis Coughlin-Piester

Chief Financial Officer and Office Head

Jason Bossie

Deputy Office Head

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Budget Division (BFA/BD)

Develops, analyzes and executes NSF's annual budget.

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Division of Acquisition and Cooperative Support (BFA/DACS)

Manages contracts and cooperative agreements for NSF's research facilities and oversees the agency's procurement systems and contract policies.

Division of Financial Management (BFA/DFM)

Oversees NSF's financial policies and procedures, including accounting, payments, financial systems and audit outcomes.

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Division of Grants and Agreements (BFA/DGA)

Performs business, financial and administrative reviews throughout the NSF award lifecycle to ensure adherence to NSF policies and federal regulations.

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Division of Institution and Award Support (BFA/DIAS)

Develops and issues proposal and award policies and procedures, provides pre-award and post-award oversight and business assistance, and administers NSF electronic award systems.