Budget FAQ

Read about the latest news about the PSU budget and get answers to frequently asked questions.

Participatory Budgeting

In fall of 2023, PSU began engaging in the participatory budgeting process using the Balancing Act tool.  PSU employees can use Balancing Act to learn about and submit proposals for balancing the FY2025 budget.


2024 Winter Budget Forum

More than 280 PSU faculty, staff and students participated in the 2024 Winter Budget Forum on Wednesday, Feb. 21. The event was hosted by PSU President Ann Cudd, with a presentation about the current budget challenges by Interim Vice President of Finance and Administration Andria Johnson, and a participatory budgeting activity led by Assoc. Professor of Public Administration Frankline Muthomi. Recordings of the presentations and of the discussion groups can be found below:

Webinar

Breakout Session A

Breakout Session B

Breakout Session C

2024 Winter Forum Presentation Slide Deck

2023 Fall Budget Forum

November 9, 2023
Smith Memorial Student Union (SMSU) Ballroom, room 355

Hosted by PSU President Ann Cudd, the forum included presentations on: 

  • The current budget - Andria Johnson, Interim Vice President of Finance and Administration
  • Proposed financial sustainability funding projects - Shelia Martin, Vice President of Public Affairs
  • Participatory budgeting - Frankline Muthomi, Assistant Professor of Public Administration

2023 Fall Forum Presentation Slide Deck

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