Preparation of the 2006 Budget - USM Forum -- Message Board

Date: Apr 12, 2005

Preparation of the 2006 Budget

Date: Apr 12, 2005

quote:
Originally posted by: pirate
"... In fact, it is best begin with a "blank page" and determine actual funds required to operate each program most effecitvely and efficiently with regard to the overall strategic plan. ...." Zero Based Budgeting has arrived at USM!!!!!"

I thought the "overall strategic plan" was still being developed. I guess the strategic plan being developed is just for SACS window dressing and those powerful people who really run things use their own "double secret probation plan".

Date: Apr 12, 2005

Exactly.

Though there could be a silver lining here: if each program is really budgeted according to its real needs, I think we will find that most programs deserve more funding, not less.

Date: Apr 12, 2005

When do they expect the numbers, the legislator has not agreed upon a budget? Not even meeting to figure it out.

Date: Apr 12, 2005

quote:
Originally posted by: Angeline
"Exactly. Though there could be a silver lining here: if each program is really budgeted according to its real needs, I think we will find that most programs deserve more funding, not less."

If a program is not bringing in the $$$ then they have no needs according to the "double secret probation plan". If a program has no additional needs, but can show that they can increase the $$$ they bring in, then they need $$$ to accomplish that task.

Date: Apr 12, 2005

Word on the street has it that Lassen's budget director of barely six months has already lept from the badly listing SS Shelby. Might put a slight crimp in the big plans to roll out "strategically focused budgeting"!

Date: Apr 12, 2005

quote:
Originally posted by: say it ain't so
"Word on the street has it that Lassen's budget director of barely six months has already lept from the badly listing SS Shelby. Might put a slight crimp in the big plans to roll out "strategically focused budgeting"! "

It Aint So.

Date: Apr 12, 2005

Who is Lassen's budget director?

Robert Campbell

Date: Apr 12, 2005

quote:
Originally posted by: Robert Campbell
"Who is Lassen's budget director? Robert Campbell"

Robert, try this link.

http://www.usm.edu/budgets/staff.html

Date: Apr 12, 2005

quote:
Originally posted by: Robert Campbell
"Who is Lassen's budget director? Robert Campbell"

I believe his BD is someone he knew at the U of Phoenix.

Date: Apr 12, 2005

quote:
Originally posted by: say it ain't so
"Word on the street has it that Lassen's budget director of barely six months has already lept from the badly listing SS Shelby. Might put a slight crimp in the big plans to roll out "strategically focused budgeting"! "

The Budget Director is posted. http://www.usm.edu/hr/templates/jobpost.php?id=318

The current (or is that "former?") BD is a buddy of Lassen's from the University of Phoenix.

Maybe Ken Malone can pick up these duties in addition to his many others. After all, he has taken an undergraduate finance course.

Date: Apr 12, 2005

quote:
Originally posted by: Three Ledger Sheets to the Wind
" The Budget Director is posted. http://www.usm.edu/hr/templates/jobpost.php?id=318 The current (or is that "former?") BD is a buddy of Lassen's from the University of Phoenix. Maybe Ken Malone can pick up these duties in addition to his many others. After all, he has taken an undergraduate finance course."

Sorry for the typo. I promise I'm not TUI (typing under the influence--at least not this evening). That should read "the Budget Director position is posted."

Date: Apr 12, 2005

And the job listing for the new budget director came out just yesterday.

Would you want to be budget director for a university whose budget is expected to shrink, serving under a CFO who won't remain in his job unless the president remains in his?

Robert Campbell