Fiscal Advisory Committee Departmental Budget Reviews
The Fiscal Advisory Committee conducted a series of departmental budget reviews for the fiscal year. Key discussion topics across various departments included budget presentation issues, salary support requests for faculty promotions and start-up costs, the need for institutional plans regarding market adjustments, and challenges related to grant timing and data entry. Several recommendations were made, including referring specific salary and bridge funding requests to appropriate offices, returning release dollars to the dean for reallocation, and upgrading institution-wide software and technology resources. The committee also addressed concerns regarding residency program accreditation, clinical and administrative staffing needs, and the importance of separating institutional and departmental funding entities.