Budget Process Assessment
The Budget Process Assessment is a comprehensive survey designed to measure stakeholders' perceptions and comprehension of budget procedures. It also assesses awareness and understanding of the alignment of resource allocation decisions with equitable student success. By employing this assessment before and after the budget process, CBOs can gain valuable insights into budget management dynamics, communication effectiveness, and alignment of budgetary decisions with student-centric outcomes.
Launch ToolkitValue Proposition
Provides insights into the evolution of budget management dynamics, guiding targeted interventions.
Serves as a comprehensive pre-assessment to establish baseline understanding of budget managers' perceptions.
Serves as a post-assessment, allowing for comparative analysis of shifts in understanding over time.
Pinpoints strengths and weaknesses within the budget process for targeted improvements.
Implementation Options
Choose the level of adoption that fits your institution's capacity and goals. Every toolkit offers flexible implementation paths from quick wins to comprehensive integration.
Leverage existing survey tools (Google Forms, Microsoft Forms) to implement the assessment as provided.
Collaborate with finance and institutional research to refine assessment questions for alignment with institutional priorities.
Fully implement assessment into the institution's budgeting processes and share insights with stakeholders.
See This Toolkit in Action
Learn how institutions have used Budget Process Assessment to improve student outcomes.
Brooklyn College
Assessing Needs, Refining Practices, and Sustaining Improved Ways of Working
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Rutgers University-Newark
Leveraging NACUBO Resources to Enhance Efficiency, Data-Informed Decision-Making, and Stakeholder Engagement
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South Central College
Building Awareness, Cultivating Stewardship, and Institutionalizing Practices
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