Research Financial Compliance and Services (RFCS) in the Office of Research Administration provides compliance oversight and services to the Stanford research community and supporting infrastructure.

RFCS consists of five primary organizations (see below). RFCS develops administrative policy for extramural research in conjunction with the Dean of Research Office and Office of Sponsored Research, interprets federal policy, manages federal and non-federal audits of sponsored activities, and manages recharge activities. RFCS supports and develops systems that aid financial compliance. RFCS manages the University burdening process and addresses school and departmental research financial compliance questions.