Budget and Financial Planning

Mission Statement

The Office of Budget and Financial Planning is responsible for the preparation and oversight of the University’s General Fund, Foundation, Research, Plant, and Athletic budgets.

The Position Management Office operates under the purview of Budget and Financial Planning. This Office, along with Budget & Financial Planning, is responsible for maintaining the integrity and accuracy of the university’s personal services positions.

The Office is committed to the effective and efficient stewardship of university resources through the use of timely and diverse evidence based data. This commitment shall support and enhance the university’s enduring tenets of fiscal responsibility, scholastic excellence, community and global involvement, and institutional effectiveness.

Core Values

Fiscal Responsibility – We understand our fiduciary duty to the citizens of the Commonwealth to utilize resources responsibly, efficiently, and ethically in a transparent manner. Our business practices seek to reduce costs and/or improve processes with full awareness of, and adherence to the University’s strategic plan.

Integrity – We strive to comport ourselves in a trustworthy and credible manner. We seek to provide timely and accurate information, treat everyone with respect, and be sensitive to the confidential nature of our work.

Resourcefulness – We are committed to providing sound financial and budget services by utilizing a variety of resources, employing best practices, and seeking creative solutions to issues.

Student and University Success – We are aware that our actions affect the quality of each student’s experience at the university, as well as the overall success of the university. To that end, we are dedicated to supporting and enhancing university efforts towards this value.