Services and Functions

The Office of Budget and Planning provides the following services to the University. If you need budget or planning assistance, please contact our office.

Financial and Business Consulting

The Budget Office assists the colleges, departments, and institutes of the University in analyzing the financial aspects of various business and strategic decisions.

Structuring and Evaluating Budgets 

Budget Office analysts will evaluate the budgets of divisions, colleges, or departments and provide recommendations that will promote cost control and fiscal responsibility. The goal of the evaluation is to help departments better control and monitor expenditures through detailed cost analysis. This can be achieved through a combination of reorganized budgets, new budget units, and new expense categories.

Establishing New Budget Units and Accounts

The Budget Office works with departments to develop budgets or accounts for new entrepreneurial business endeavors or cost centers.

Year-to-Date Analysis

Through the use of reporting and analysis, the Budget Office evaluates the budgeted versus actual performance for each budget unit throughout the fiscal year. Budget analysts will identify trends and exceptions and make recommendations to improve budget accuracy and planning.

Multi-Year Budget and Financial Planning

The Budget Office uses historical data to develop multi-year financial budget plans for various departments. Budget analysts can use this planning information to develop projections of future operating results for departments.

Budget Preparation Assistance and Consulting

Each year the Budget Office provides assistance and expertise during the preparation of line-item budgets. The Budget Office staff helps departments prepare budgets for salary, benefits, and non-salary items. Budget analysts answer questions and provide guidance regarding the use of spreadsheets and other tools during the budget preparation process.