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The Office of Operational Finance & Enterprise Governance (OFEG) strengthens George Mason University’s strategic, financial, and operational decision-making by guiding how leaders align capital construction, technology, space management planning and enterprise project oversight within a unified institutional framework. OFEG fosters disciplined analysis, transparent processes, and consistent portfolio visibility that collectively enable shared governance - building Structured Trust across leadership, divisions, and stakeholders.

Through rigorous standards, university-wide engagement, and data-informed insights, OFEG enables decision-makers to align resources with Mason’s academic mission, long-term priorities, and Tier 3 compliance obligations. We promote a culture of accountable planning and coordinated execution that supports coherent, scalable, and student-centered growth across the institution.

Christine Zanellato, AVP of OFEG

Core to our mission, we exist to define and sustain the governance processes that bring clarity and shared understanding to how the university evaluates, prioritizes, and monitors major initiatives. By integrating financial, operational, and governance insights, we help leaders navigate complexity, support disciplined execution, and stay focused on institutional priorities, ensuring that recommendations and project outcomes reflect diverse perspectives, aligned expertise, and robust information to advance the university’s mission.

Christine Auñón Zanellato
Assistant Vice President
Operational Finance & Enterprise Governance

Our Services

Data-Driven Business Analysis

Provide data-driven insights that guide leadership in evaluating options and making decisions.

Financial Strategy & Planning

Develop long-term financial frameworks that guide sustainable growth.

Project Management

Coordinate institutional projects and capital investments with strategic priorities.

Budgeting & Forecasting

Standardize processes for consistency, accuracy, and transparency.

Governance Support

Partner with the SVP & COO and senior committees to guide oversight and accountability.

Investment Governance

Evaluate and prioritize funding decisions to align with university goals.