BUDGET DEVELOPMENT TIMELINE
Team,

When we return from winter break, the FY2021 budget development process will be upon us. The Budget, Planning and Analysis Office and I will meet with each Dean and Vice President from January 7-10 to discuss the process and directions, and explain the pertinent forms. Below are the important dates throughout this budget development process.
January 7
FY21 Budget Development Resources Distributed to All Unit Leadership
January 7-10
FY21 Budget Development Meetings with All Unit Leadership
January 17
Student Activity Fee Narrative Due
January 27 
FY21 University Revenue & Expense Projections Published
January 30
Professional Fee Recommendation Due
February 5-7
Student Activity & Professional Fee Public Comment Sessions
February 7
Facilities and IT Project Requests Due
February 11
Finalize Student Activity & Professional Fee Proposals
February 28
FY21 Budget Development Materials Due to Budget, Planning & Analysis Office
March 1-27 
Budget Office Reviews, Analyzes, and Organizes Submissions 
April 6-24
Budget Prioritization & Recommendations by Leadership and Administrative Councils
April 29*
FY21 Budget Materials Submitted to State Board of Education

*Tentative Date
May 15
Budgets Distributed to Units
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I look forward to our discussions in the new year and working with you to maximize our resources and invest in our institutional strategic goals. In support of transparency and collaboration, I have also scheduled open forums and drop-in sessions where we will continue the dialogue around our current budget situation, provide additional resources, and answer questions during the FY21 budget development process.

Dr. Glen R. Nelson
Vice President for Finance and Business Affairs
Send comments, feedback, and questions to glennelson@isu.edu .