All financial functions of the Center for Astrophysics | Harvard & Smithsonian operate under the oversight of its individual collaborative entities - Harvard College Observatory and/or Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory.
The Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory (SAO) Financial Management Department performs accounting and budget functions to fulfill a wide range of financial management and reporting requirements. Financial Management is also responsible for SAO Property Management, Shipping & Receiving and Facilities Management at Cambridge Discovery Park.