BUDGET PROCESS
Welcome to the Budget Office at the University of Utah
The University of Utah’s budget is the result of a process, beginning in Fall Semester when the President and Senior Vice Presidents work with the Utah Board of Higher Education to prioritize budget initiatives. At the same time, the Utah Board of Higher Education submits materials to the Governor’s budget office, beginning the first phase of budget negotiations with the State of Utah. The process integrates Regents’ decisions about tuition rates, financial aid, capital projects, and principles guiding the allocation of resources. In late March, following the legislative session, allocations are made for academic and administrative units.
PRESIDENT - Budget Data for Reporting Areas
President Budget Memo
DownloadPresident Meeting Schedule
Administrative Budget Advisory Committee
- U of U President, Ruth Watkins
- U of U CFO, Cathy Anderson
- U of U Director of Budget, Sandy Hughes
- U of U Special Assistant to the CFO, Jason Atuaia
President Budget Guidelines
The annual budget process and meetings provide the opportunity to discuss and approve funds supporting each organization’s specific operational and strategic outcomes. The budget process for 2021-2022 is outlined below. DownloadPresident Executive Summary
The annual budget process and meetings provide the opportunity to discuss and approve funds supporting each organization's specific operational and strategic outcomes. The Executive Summary for the FY 22 budget meetings is below. DownloadSENIOR VICE PRESIDENT ACADEMIC AFFAIRS (SVPAA) - Budget Data for Reporting Areas
SVPAA Budget Memo
DownloadSVPAA Meeting Schedule
Campus Budget Advisory Committee
- Andy Weyrich, Vice President of Research
- Cindy Berg, Dean, CAD Representative
- Peter Trapa, CAD Representative
- Nancy Songer, CAD Representative
- Stuart Culver, Dean, CAD Representative
- Taylor Randall, Dean, CAD Representative
- David Kieda, Dean of Graduate Studies
- Marti Bradley, Dean of Undergraduate Studies
- Mark Winter, AVP Budget & Finance
- Mary Ann Villarreal, VP for Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion
- Sandy Hughes, Director of Budget
SVPAA Budget Guidelines
The annual budget process and meetings provide the opportunity to discuss and approve funds supporting each organization’s specific operational and strategic outcomes. The budget process for 2020-2021 is outlined below.
SVPAA Executive Summary
The annual budget process and meetings provide the opportunity to discuss and approve funds supporting each organization's specific operational and strategic outcomes. The Executive Summary for the FY 22 budget meetings is below. DownloadABOUT US
The mission of the Office of Budget and Planning is to provide the primary support to University leadership in identifying, obtaining, and allocating the resources needed to achieve the University's mission and the goals and objectives of the University Strategic Plan through sound budget and management practices, extensive financial planning that supports management decision making, and the development of innovative solutions to challenging problems.
Reporting directly to the President, the University of Utah Office of Budget & Planning supports the University community in accomplishing its goals through the planning and allocation of financial and physical resources, and by providing analysis and information services to enhance university decision-making, planning, and policy formation. The office of the Budget works closely with University stakeholder groups and advisory bodies such as the Administrative Budget Advisory Committee (ABAC), the Campus Budget Advisory Committee (CBAC).
- Provide timely and accurate information and recommendations to support effective and informed university decision making and communications.
- Provide centralized processes, systems, and education to secure resources, expand information awareness, improve decision making capabilities, and promote equity across the university.
- Support a knowledgeable and professional staff that supports centralized services and cross-campus collaboration.
The Office of Budget & Planning supports and implements goals set forth by the Board of Regents, President, and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs by:
- Acquiring, analyzing, and sharing knowledge
- Ethically managing the financial and data resources entrusted to the University of Utah
- Cultivating an environment where growth, renewal, and risk-taking are supported
- Fostering relationships with institutional and external partners based on trust, understanding, and shared commitments
- Improving accountability and transparency to ensure information is clear and accessible, and University of Utah stakeholders such as students, faculty, and staff play an active role in institutional governance