Buffalo State's Budget Planning Process, BPP, is our annual strategic resource planning process. Collaboration among campus constituents is at the center of our budget planning efforts, as we fulfill our mission, align with our strategic goals, and maintain financial sustainability. The budget planning process links all of this together in a flexible system of data informed evaluation, decision-making, and action, connecting the institution's vision, priorities, people, and physical assets in an adaptable assessment. It serves as a mechanism to shape and direct our organization's transformation over time.
BPP, is categorized by the type of information that is being requested, which includes:
- Annual Requests
- Budget Development
- Campus Planning
- Workforce Planning
A downloadable summary of BPP, by category, request, explanation and projected dates, is available for your review.
After initial budget allocations are established as part of the annual budget planning process, Business Intelligence (BI) can be used by account managers throughout the year to monitor allocation.
Budgetary allocations for the campus are established on an annual basis for the SUNY Fiscal Year period July 1 through June 30. Reallocations of funds may be completed during the year using the Budget Transfer form.
Budget reallocations can be transacted only within a single Fund (ex., State Purpose Fund or Dormitory Income Fund Reimbursable, etc.) and cannot cross Funds.
If you are requesting to move between major objects (PS/TS/OTPS) VP of Finance and Management approval is required.
- Please obtain appropriate division approval by your Cabinet member.
- Submit Budget Transfer form to Financial Management for review and recommendation to VP of Finance and Management for consideration.
- VP of Finance and Management will review and if necessary, bring forward to the College Budget Committee for consultation.
- VP of Finance and Management will notify Financial Management of decision.
- Financial Management will notify division and unit requesting transfer of outcome.
Please contact the Financial Management Office if there are any questions.