Budget Review

Scenario: Carefully
read, “Case Study: Bountiful Times of Alpha University.” The case study
provides you with information about the university and the level of
funding that is available. The recent budgetary turmoil at your
institution has led to an increased focus on the budgetary process. You
are also presented with several budget requests. Some of the requests
are mandated while others are optional. Review the requests and
determine which ones you will support in your role. Be sure to identify
the mandatory requests that must be funded. Then, determine the funds
that are available for other requests. Prioritize the remaining requests
and recommend the requests that should be funded along with a written
justification based on your role. You will make a case that a person in
your position within the college should have more input into the
budgetary process. As you justify your budget requests, consider the
following.

List
the requests that are mandated and must be funded. Include the funds
that are available after funding all of the mandatory requests. Create a
list of your top five budget priorities and provide a strong rationale
to support your list. From your list of priorities, summarize which
requests can be funded. Remember to consider your role when addressing
your funding requests.