A budget is a summary plan of the intended revenues and expenditures of the budget unit. Clayton State University, as a part of the University System of Georgia, receives funding support from the State of Georgia through the Board of Regents in the form of governmental appropriations. In addition to governmental appropriations, internal income from student fees and other sources is also available for budgeting. This section discusses the various budgets that are developed, the planning process, the budget development, the comparison of the budget to actual revenues and expenditures during the fiscal year, and the budget amendment process.

The Clayton State University Budget Office is responsible for the overall preparation, administration, and reporting of the university’s budgets. Services are provided to all budget units of Clayton State University. The Budget Office is responsible for compliance with financial policies and reporting requirements of the Board of Regents and the State of Georgia.

Topics in this section include:

  • Section 7.0
    • Budgeting Overview
    • Budgets Developed at Clayton State University
    • University System of Georgia Budget Cycle
    • Budget Utilization
    • Development of Original Budgets
    • Budget Amendments
    • Budget Reporting
    • Responsibilities of the Department Budget Manager