Mission, values and vision

Mission statement

The Office of Planning, Budget & Analysis (PBA) is a collaborative partner to the university community by providing accurate, timely, and useful information while delivering exemplary customer service.

Vision and core values

The Office of Planning, Budget & Analysis (PBA) is committed to excellence in service, transparency, and collaboration. We strive to:

  • Deliver exceptional customer service through teamwork, innovation, and continuous improvement
  • Leverage technology to streamline and automate processes
  • Build strong partnerships through open communication and collaboration
  • Promote transparency by making data, decisions, and processes accessible and understandable
  • Support the University of Nevada, Reno’s mission in teaching, research, and public service
  • Foster a respectful, diverse, and inclusive workplace
  • Encourage employee growth and professional development
  • Ensure fairness, honesty, and impartiality in all actions and decisions

About the Budget Office

The Budget Office at the University of Nevada, Reno supports the effective use of university financial resources and delivers timely, accurate budget information to the campus community and stakeholders. In alignment with systemwide financial governance, the Budget Office works in coordination with the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) System Administration, which provides strategic planning and oversight across all NSHE institutions.

Primary functions

  • Prepare the biennial Legislative Appropriations Budget
  • Prepare the University annual operating budget, including all supporting schedules
  • Daily operations include maintaining revised budget by processing approved budget changes throughout the year
  • Participate in the strategic planning process on budget-related matters
  • Coordinate budget systems and procedures with Payroll, Human Resource Services, Accounting and Financial Management and other applicable departments
  • Prepare various financial tables, reports, comparisons, and impact studies on proposed and actual legislation

Goals and objectives

Goal 1: Resourcemanagement and reporting

Objectives:

  1. Develop budgets for capital, repair, renovation, and construction projects.
  2. Present budget data transparently and accessible to the University community.
  3. Deliver accurate, timely financial and budget reports.
  4. Prepare the annual operating budget for Board of Regents approval.
  5. Compile the Biennial Legislative Appropriation budget and supporting documents.
  6. Manage and adjust the University's operating budget throughout the year.

Goal 2: Planning

Objectives:

  1. Provide timely, transparent forecasts using fixed assumptions.
  2. Develop financial models to compare multiple scenarios with variable assumptions.

Goal 3: Innovation and resource optimization

Objectives:

  1. Maximize long-term financing for capital projects.
  2. Model cash flow for multi-year initiatives.
  3. Standardize data collection for tuition modeling and reporting.

Automate budget processes and enhance technology tools.