The Budget Process

Understanding the Basics of the

Budget Process at ASU

Budget Office Functions and Responsibilities

• Financial Planning

• Legislative Appropriation Request

• Operating Budget

• Capital Budget

• Budget / Accounting Reconciliation

The Budget Process

• Putting all the pieces together

Expense

POSN

Orgn

Program

Acct

Benefits

Revenue

Fund

Agenda

• Budget Basics

• What is a FOAP?

• Financial Monitoring: Reconciling

and Forecasting

• The Budget Adjustment Process

Budget Basics

What is a budget?

• A budget is a plan or spending authority

• Budget is not another word for cash

Budget Definition

A financial plan that sets forth the

resources necessary to meet a set of

goals (departmental, college, campus) for

a certain period of time.

Two Parts to Every Budget

1. Sources− State Appropriation− Student tuition and fees− Self-generated revenue in auxiliary units

or self-supported designated funds

− Cash transfer IN from a different FUND group

2. Uses− Salaries and benefits− Operating expenses− Travel− Utilities

Budget Cycle

Planning-Develop goals, objectives

Development-Estimate cost of attaining each goal-Project revenues

Implementation-Record budget in Financial System

Monitoring-Compare budget to actual expense-Investigate variances

Control-Take corrective action

Budgeting Practices by Fund Group

• E&G Funds, include Funds 0010, 0018, 0075 & 0090

− Sources of funds include State Appropriations, Tuition A and Other Fees identified as State funds by the Texas Education Code

− Uses of funds must follow State Guidelines and Regulations

− Budget = Spending Authority

• Designated Tuition Fee, Fund 0100− Sources of funds include Tuition B and other revenue

generated by activities supported by Designated Tuition Fee Funds

− Budget = Spending Authority

Budgeting Practices by Fund Group (Cont’d)

• Income Supported Designated Funds,

include Funds 0103 to 0991− Each fund generates it’s own source of funds− Budget = Plan

• Auxiliary Funds, include Funds 1200 to

1330− Self-contained business units− Generate their own revenue− Budget = Plan

What is a FOAPFOAP?

•FFund – identifies the source of funds (revenue)

•OOrgn – identifies the organization

•AAccount – identifies the account or object of

expense

•PProgram – identifies the program code

Financial Monitoring

• How can I monitor my department’s

budget?Reconcile your records to the General Ledger

monthly. This can be done by using reporting tools in Self-Service Banner or INB Banner. Training is available through the Controller’s Office.

• How do I monitor revenue?Reconcile your records to Schedule 2 of the

Monthly Operating Report.

Reconciling – Why is it Important?

• Foundation of Internal Control

• Insures compliance to Federal and

State Regulations

• Protects the resources of the

University by being good stewards

Reconciling – What Do I Look For?• Transactions are posted for the correct amount

− This should include the student & hourly payroll

• Transactions are recorded in the correct

account

• All transactions that should be recorded are

recorded

What Should I Do if I Find an Error?

and get it corrected as soon as possible!

• For questions regarding the payment of an invoice, contact the Accounts Payable Department at 2014.

• For payroll questions, contact the Payroll Services Office at 2727.

• For budget questions, contact the Budget Office at 2727.

Financial Monitoring - Forecasting

What is financial forecasting?

Projecting what the total revenues and expenses will be at the end of the fiscal year.

Why is it important?

To determine whether or not your fund will end the fiscal year “on target” and in good financial health.

Financial Monitoring - ForecastingHow do I go about forecasting my fund?

Begin by posing this fundamental question….Is the balance available in my fund adequate to cover the expenses that will be incurred for the rest of the fiscal year?

What if I find a problem?

WASTE NO TIME. Make sure and tell someone who has the authority to authorize a change in spending patterns.

Completing a Budget Adjustment

Completing a Budget Adjustment-Appropriate Approval

If the Budget Adjustment does not involve fund balance, revenue, or regular salaries, then the appropriate approval is the Account Manager and one up. Otherwise, the appropriate Vice President and the President must sign the adjustment.

Completing a Budget Adjustment-Guidelines

Review

• A Budget is not cash. It is a plan or spending

authority granted to an Account Manager.

• Reconciling your records monthly is the

foundation for internal control and insures

protection of the University’s resources.

• A Budget Adjustment form must be completed to

transfer funds.

Organizational Chart

Sharon MeyerVice President

Finance & Administration

Angie WrightAssistant Vice President

Finance & Administration

Dr. RalloPresident

Human Resources Payroll ServicesBudget Office

Lisa SheppardBudget Assistant

Tammy BarnesBudget Analyst

Dr. RalloPresident

Questions?