Enabling UI success through high quality service, stewardship and management of risk
Finance and Operations is a multifaceted organization providing services to the campus in the areas of finance, business services, public safety, information technology, and facilities. We have over 1,100 employees committed to serving the university community and enabling the success of the UI Strategic Plan.
We strive to meet or exceed the expectations of university colleagues through continuous efforts to improve our services, resources, and products. We deliver best-practice operational services on behalf of our university, based on our continuous dedication to efficiency and innovation.
F&O Initiatives
Recent F&O News
Jeff Harney and Rod Lehnertz talk Flood Protection at the UI
Monday, September 8, 2025
Jeff Harney and Rod Lehnertz joined forces to talk about measures that have been put in place following the 2008 flood of the Iowa River to best protect our University of Iowa campus and facilities from future flooding. Efforts range from miles of HESCO barriers, elevated sidewalks across campus, and much more. Watch the full flood protection measures video to learn more.
UI Health Care revisiting capital plan amid funding changes
Thursday, September 4, 2025
Recently announced federal funding changes will significantly affect the health care industry over the next 10 years. Projections show a 10-year reduction of more than $1 trillion for health care nationally, with the state of Iowa anticipating a $9.5 billion reduction, according to a KFF analysis of the Congressional Budget Office’s (CBO) latest cost estimate. While UI Health Care is in a more stable financial position than many other academic health care systems across the country, adjustments to capital projects, needed to modernize its facilities, will be necessary.
Lynne Finn, associate vice president and director of Facilities Management, to retire from UI
Thursday, August 28, 2025
Lynne Finn, associate vice president and director of Facilities Management, has announced her plan to retire after a decade of service. Finn has served in leadership roles within Facilities Management since 2015. A national search for her replacement will begin immediately. Finn will remain in her role for the next three to six months to ensure continuity.