Records of the Finance Officer

Scope and Content
General ledgers 1883-1979
General cash books 1870-1993
Un-catalogued material includes papers for the finance committee, and annual budgets.
Committee papers held within this department - Finance Committee.
Administrative / Biographical History
The post of Assistant Secretary (Finance) was created in 1975 in order to relieve the Secretary and Treasurer of all duties relating to financial matters. In 1995 the post was retitled Finance Officer. The Finance Officer is currently responsible for the regulation of the income and expenditure of the Glasgow School of Art and reports to the Director of Finances and Resources.
Arrangement
Some records have been arranged in series as outlined in the description above. Additional records are awaiting arrangement.
Access Information
Most records which are over 30 years old are available for public consultation. Records which are less than 30 years old can be accessed with the permission of the head of the relevant department of the school.
Other Finding Aids
A fully searchable series level list is available via the Gateway to Scottish Higher Education (GASHE) web site at http://www.gashe.ac.uk.
Appraisal Information
This material has been appraised in line with Glasgow School of Art Archives and Collections standard procedures.
Related Material
For earlier financial records see the records of the Secretary and Treasurer (ref. GB 1694 GSAA SEC).