Staff Assembly
Budget Presentations
The Staff Assembly Executive Committee (SAEC) hosts a budget meeting each fiscal year and invites our campus leadership to present in the fall. The date is determined once the Level A and B budgets have been finalized and allocated to campus. The meeting is scheduled sometime in September or October.
The 25/26 fiscal year budget presentation was held on Wednesday, October 29, 2025, in the Resnick Student Union, room 207. The budget presentation slides is posted below for your viewing.
Summary: The presentation led by VP Hawkins focused on reviewing Fresno State's financial health and budget planning, including discussions of the general fund balance, operating margins, and the university's financial reserves. The presentation covered historical trends, current challenges, and future projections, with emphasis on managing expenses, addressing deferred maintenance needs, and maintaining appropriate operating margins. The discussion concluded with considerations of student enrollment trends, potential budget impacts from federal funding cuts, and strategies for managing staff positions while advocating for restored funding from legislative sources.
2025 Budget Presentation Slides
2025 Budget Presentation Supplemental Slides
If you have questions, please email Vice President Matt Hawkins at matthawkins@mail.fresnostate.edu or visit the Budget and Resource Planning website.
The fiscal year 2024/25 annual budget presentation was held on Friday, October 11, 2024, in Library room 2206 from 2 to 3 p.m. Approximately 16 attendees were in person, and 48 attended via Zoom. The meeting officially began at 2:09 p.m. The budget PowerPoint presentation is posted for your viewing.
Access the 2024 Budget Presentation
2024-2025 BUDGET HIGHLIGHTS
1. The Budget Cycle The cycle begins in June/July each year to discuss the budget needs and budget requests for the following fiscal year: CSU Budget Planning > Trustees adopt CSU budget request submitted to Governor> Governor's budget submitted to Legislature > Legislator Analyst's budget Analyst Released > Governor's Revised Budget > State Budget Adopted (refer to slide 2 of the presentation)
2. What is the Level A budget? Level A Budget is the funds Fresno State receives from the CSU Chancellor's Office (refer to slide 3). The University Cabinet reviews the budget allocation and divides the funding across the divisions.
3. What is the Level B budget? Level B Budget is considered the subsequent tier distribution. Fresno State Budget Office distributes the determined Level A funds to each Division. The Division then reviews and distributes funds to schools, colleges, and departments. This act is called Level B allocations (refer to slide 3).
4. For the 2024-2025 academic year, Fresno State's budget was reduced by $3.7 million due to a $75 million one-time reduction by the Governor.
5. The campus contributed over $11 million to the compensation increases for faculty and staff; only $3.2 million came from the 2024-2025 State budget.
6. Slides 13 to 21 provide detailed information on the Level A allocation to each Division for the past five years.
Q & A FROM THE PRESENTATION
Q. What process is followed at the Chancellor level to determine level A distribution?
A. Level A allocations are adjusted each year for salary/benefits or allocations that
may come in during the FY from the Chancellor's Office. Overall, Level A percentages
for each Division have been fairly consistent over the past five years.
Q. What process is followed at the campus level to determine level B distribution?
A. Level B distribution is determined by each respective Cabinet member in consultation
with their respective leadership team (Deans, AVPs)
Q. What percentage of funds allocated is for salaries and benefits?
A. Approximately 70% of the total campus budget is allocated to salaries and benefits
for State employees.
Q. What is the policy or procedure for submitting a complaint both on campus and outside
the campus level?
A. Depending on the nature of the complaint, we refer accordingly.
If you have concerns or questions about your Division budget, please get in touch with the Division Vice President directly, or you may contact the University Budget Office.
Questions regarding the budget should be directed in the following order:
1. The college/School Dean (for Academic Affairs)
2. Division Vice President
3. CFO and/or the Fresno State Budget Office
4. Fresno State President
5. Chancellor's Office
Q. To whom and where can we address concerns regarding the budget outside the campus
level?
A. The campus president has authority over the Fresno State budget. Concerns about
the funding Fresno State receives may be addressed to the Chancellor's Office using
the information below.
To Contact the Chancellor's Office
The California State University, Office of the Chancellor
401 Golden Shore, Long Beach, CA 90802
(562) 951-4000
csu-chancellor@calstate.edu